filtrate

noun

fil·​trate ˈfil-ˌtrāt 

: fluid that has passed through a filter

Examples of filtrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The formula draws on a low-molecular weight collagen peptide, galactomyces ferment filtrate, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to keep skin soft, supple, bouncy, and glowing. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

It is made with 96% snail secretion filtrate, a humectant-rich ingredient known for calming irritation, fading post-acne marks and supporting skin repair. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

CosRx’s Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, built on 96% snail secretion filtrate, is now a shorthand product for the entire category. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

It’s made with 96% snail secretion filtrate (yep, a mucus snails produce). — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026

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