filtration

noun

fil·​tra·​tion fil-ˈtrā-shən 

1

: the process of filtering

2

: the process of passing through or as if through a filter

also : diffusion

Examples of filtration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Beyond Oil Product integrates into the existing filtration systems of both commercial and industrial fryers. —Miami Herald, 6 June 2024

Our photo of the front-panel port section also shows the type of dust filtration used throughout the View 270 TG ARGB: perforated metal sheet attached via magnetic strips. —PCMAG, 1 June 2024

The objective is to offer the most efficient and cost-effective online filtration solution, perfectly integrated with Beyond Oil's product - creating a simple solution for existing filtration systems in the customers' frying lines. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024

Living with wildfire smoke may mean using air filtration devices, wearing N95 or KN95 masks on bad air days, modifying outdoor commuting patterns and activity schedules and changing household ventilation choices. —Charles O. Stanier, Discover Magazine, 23 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin filtrātiōn-, filtrātiō, from filtrāre "to pass through a filter" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at filtrate

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

filtration

noun

fil·​tra·​tion fil-ˈtrā-shən 

: the act or process of filtering

Medical Definition

filtration

noun

fil·​tra·​tion fil-ˈtrā-shən 

1

: the process of filtering

2

: the process of passing through or as if through a filter

also : diffusion

the kidney produces urine by filtration