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percolation

/ˌpɜːkəˈleɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण पर्कलेशन

रिसाव, अंतःस्रवण, निस्यंदन

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  1. 1

    [U]

    the process of a liquid or gas passing slowly through a material that has very small holes

    रिसाव, अंतःस्रवण, निस्यंदन

    • the percolation of rainwater through the soil
    • Percolation tanks help to recharge groundwater in dry districts.

    Synonyms seepage filtration leaching

  2. 2

    [U]

    the gradual spreading of an idea or a feeling through a group of people

    (विचारों या भावनाओं का) धीरे-धीरे फैलना

    • the slow percolation of new ideas through society

    Synonyms spread diffusion

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percolate verbpercolator noun