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Percolate

usgb/ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/Volume
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Used to describe how liquids move through natural materials. SlideThe rain percolated into the dry ground.
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Emphasizes the gradual, often slow pace of filtering. SlideThe dye percolated through the fabric slowly.
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The process might not be visible unless the surface is transparent. SlideWatching the honey percolate through the strainer was mesmerizing.