filtration

noun

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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

Recent Examples on the Web The county also replaced the air filtration system in the aging Justice Center. — Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 1 June 2021 Facing similar contamination in their drinking water, Natick officials plan to spend millions of dollars on a high-tech filtration system. — BostonGlobe.com, 23 May 2021 Schools that used those ventilation measures plus an air filtration system lowered it by 48%. — Tori B. Powell, CBS News, 21 May 2021 See more Coway air purifiers for the home at Amazon and at CowayMega.com, which has introduced the sleek, advanced Coway Airmega 250 ($399) with a three-stage filtration system for spaces up to 930 square feet. — oregonlive, 14 May 2021 The Distillery 98 team sought a filtration system that permitted the sweet finish from the grain to shine through in the final product—the oyster filters allowed this key balance. — Jillian Dara, Forbes, 12 May 2021 Cabin air is fully refreshed up to 10 times faster than most modern-office buildings with the same type of filtration system found in most hospital ICUs. — Daniel Bachmann, Robb Report, 6 May 2021 Its filtration system collects 99% of dust, allergens, and pet dander, while a brush roll removes debris from carpets, rugs, and hard floors. — Christie Calucchia, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2021 This light filtration is what enables polarized glasses to reduce glare and prevent eye fatigue. — Matthew Young, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2021

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