percolation
|per-co-la-tion|
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/ˌpɜrkəˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌpɜːkəˈleɪʃən/
(percolate)
filtering through
Etymology
Etymology Information
'percolation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'percolare,' where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'colare' meant 'to strain.'
Historical Evolution
'percolare' transformed into the French word 'percoler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'percolate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strain through,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of filtering through.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of a liquid slowly passing through a filter or porous substance.
The percolation of water through the soil is essential for plant growth.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42