percolate (verb)

Post date: Oct 23, 2009 7:21:17 AM

percolate

v.tr.

1. To cause (liquid, for example) to pass through a porous substance or smallholes; filter.

2. To pass or ooze through: Water percolated the sand.

3. To make (coffee) in a percolator.

v.intr.

1. To drain or seep through a porous material or filter.

2. Informal To become lively or active.

3. Informal To spread slowly or gradually.

More information and news just percolate recently from North Korea regarding Mr. Kim.

Serious medical conditions of Ebola patients from West Africa percolate recently.