filtrate

noun

fil·​trate ˈfil-ˌtrāt 

: fluid that has passed through a filter

Examples of filtrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

For the uninitiated, snail secretion filtrate may sound a little out there. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026

The mask pairs hydrolyzed collagen, galactomyces ferment filtrate, and niacinamide to hydrate, improve skin tone, and reduce pore size. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025

Cosrx Snail Mucin Moisturizer While this face moisturizer infused with snail secretion filtrate might gross some people out, others who know the magic of this K-beauty favorite will be going after it all night. —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025

The snail secretion filtrate is super refreshing & helps to plump the skin. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025

According to the brand, snail mucin (aka: snail secretion filtrate) is a deeply hydrating skincare ingredient that gently exfoliates, soothes irritation, and boosts collagen production to fight wrinkles. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 18 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin filtrātum, noun derivative from neuter of Medieval Latin filtrātus, past participle of filtrāre "to pass through a filter," derivative of filtrum "felt cloth, filter entry 1"

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for filtrate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

filtrate

noun

fil·​trate ˈfil-ˌtrāt 

: the fluid that has passed through a filter

Medical Definition

filtrate

1 of 2 verb

fil·​trate ˈfil-ˌtrāt 

filtrated; filtrating

: filter

filtrate

2 of 2 noun

: fluid that has passed through a filter