Combined Science GCSE
percolates
What percolates means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of percolates
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Describes how water moves through the filter beds, leaving behind insoluble grit, soil, plant fragments and some microorganisms.
Topics that use percolates
- Potable water (AQA GCSE)
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