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percolate in Portuguese

percolate in Portuguese is coar, filtrar, permear — percolate means to let a liquid slowly pass through something full of tiny holes, so as to filter it.

percolate in Portuguese

coar
verb
(transitive) To pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter.
filtrar
verb
(transitive) To pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter.
permear
verb
(transitive) To pass a liquid through a porous substance; to filter.
permear
verb
coar
verb
(transitive) To make (coffee) in a percolator.
filtrar
verb
(transitive) To make (coffee) in a percolator.

What does "percolate" mean?

  1. verb To let a liquid slowly pass through something full of tiny holes, so as to filter it.
  2. verb To seep or trickle gradually through a material with tiny holes in it.
    "Water percolates through sand."
  3. verb To brew coffee using a percolator.
    "Boiled, percolated, pressed, or filtered, black coffee ranges from a light tea-like drink to deep black brew."
  4. verb To be made, or to make coffee, using a percolator.
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percolate in a sentence

  • Water percolates through sand.
  • Boiled, percolated, pressed, or filtered, black coffee ranges from a light tea-like drink to deep black brew.
  • I'll percolate some coffee.

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What is "percolate" in Portuguese?
"percolate" in Portuguese is coar, filtrar, permear. percolate means: To let a liquid slowly pass through something full of tiny holes, so as to filter it.
Are there other ways to say "percolate" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "percolate": coar, filtrar, permear.
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