filtered

adjective

fil·tered | \ ˈfil-tərd

Definition of filtered

1 : having unwanted elements (such as sediments) removed by means of a filter : subjected to filtration filtered water

2 : made less intense, full, or pure by being partially blocked plants that do well in filtered sunlight Adjustable slats (vanes) fit between sheets of polyester fabric, allowing a filtered view or complete privacy. —Daniel Gregory Frantic July tourist cars sent up a filtered sound and smell through the tall plane trees below the windows. —M. F. K. Fisher

3 : having a filter filtered cigarettes A few days or perhaps weeks later, the person moves into one of the big, specially filtered rooms and starts the chemotherapy, which is tenderly called ablation. —Sallie Tisdale