filtration

noun

fil·tra·tion | \fil-ˈtrā-shən

Definition of filtration

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

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Fernandez said the city could expand its groundwater reserves for the future, which would require other filtration processes. — Molly Harbarger, OregonLive.com, "Salem water sees decrease in toxins, while Wilsonville sees increase," 1 June 2018 Duties involve sampling water during different stages of the filtration process to ensure effectiveness and efficiency, the contract reads. — Rick Kambic, chicagotribune.com, "Libertyville and Mundelein to share wastewater plant employee," 25 May 2018 Wrapped in aluminum, glass and steel, the structure features space for 25 vehicles, aluminum acoustic wall panels for sound absorption and a computerized air-filtration system that is ideal for preserving vintage autos. — Neal J. Leitereg, latimes.com, "Home of the Week: One bedroom, and a garage for 25 cars, for $10 million in Malibu," 28 Apr. 2018 Read more: Quagga mussels now cover much of the Lake Michigan bottom, and its their immense amount of filtration that is reducing E. coli counts. — Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, "Surprising species helps Lake Michigan E. coli levels," 25 May 2018 The vacuum comes with an extra level of filtration to help get rid of pesky allergens and can be used on a ton of different surfaces like carpets, upholstery, stairs, counter tops, and hard floors. — Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, "This Popular Bissell Vacuum Is $60 on Amazon Today," 4 Apr. 2018 Others demonstrated how mini-wind turbines worked or used a water filtration to clean dirty water, said Stephanie Czapka, the school’s PTO vice president and a former elementary school teacher who helped organize it. — Meredith Colias-pete, Post-Tribune, "Munster science program for elementary students run by parents expands," 1 June 2018 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, test levels above 15 parts per billion require immediate action, which can include removing the water fixture or installing a filtration system. — Lauryn Schroeder, sandiegouniontribune.com, "S.D. school district board sends $3.5 billion bond to November ballot," 10 July 2018 And then the filtration system was just like what you’d have on a pool. — Tasha Robinson, The Verge, "Why the hardest special effect on A Quiet Place was corn," 8 July 2018

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