English Explanatory Dictionary

percolation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The seepage or filtration of a liquid through a porous substance.

Pronunciation

/pɝkəˈleɪʃən/ /pɜːkəˈleɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-percolation.wav

Word forms

percolation percolations

Etymology

From Latin percōlātiō.

Related words

percolate percolation theory

Derived words

antipercolation neuropercolation repercolation
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