filtration

noun
UK: /fɪlˈtreɪʃən/
US: /fɪlˈtreɪʃən/

  1. The process of removing solid particles from a liquid or gas by passing it through a filter.

    1. Filtration removes dirt from the water.
    2. The filtration process ensures the water is safe to drink after purification.

  2. The action of filtering something; the process of being filtered.

    1. The filtration of air helps to purify it.
    2. Careful filtration prevents contaminants from entering the sterile environment.

  3. The intellectual process of screening information to remove unwanted elements.

    1. Her political views underwent a constant process of filtration.
    2. The information passes through a rigorous filtration before it is presented to the public.

Synonyms

screening purification refinement sifting

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "filtration" in English means: The process of removing solid particles from a liquid or gas by passing it through a filter., The action of filtering something; the process of being filtered., The intellectual process of screening information to remove unwanted elements..

The phonetic transcription of "filtration" is /fɪlˈtreɪʃən/ in British English and /fɪlˈtreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "filtration": screening, purification, refinement, sifting.

Example usage of "filtration": "Filtration removes dirt from the water.". More examples on the page.