filtration
noun
fil·tra·tion
fil-ˈtrā-shən 
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Another research team at MIT used the gills of these creatures, which filter for plankton, to improve commercial water filtration systems.
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Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
The vacuum runs up to 50 minutes in eco-mode and has a multistep filtration process designed to remove pet hair and allergens.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. continues to focus on expanding its water and oil filtration operations and developing initial commercial tests with significant clients in the Middle East and Texas.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
The vacuum also has a five-stage filtration system that thoroughly traps messes and prevents germs and allergens from spewing back into the air.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
The vacuum runs up to 50 minutes in eco-mode and has a multistep filtration process designed to remove pet hair and allergens.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. continues to focus on expanding its water and oil filtration operations and developing initial commercial tests with significant clients in the Middle East and Texas.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
The vacuum also has a five-stage filtration system that thoroughly traps messes and prevents germs and allergens from spewing back into the air.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Filtration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filtration. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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filtration
noun
fil·tra·tion
fil-ˈtrā-shən
: the act or process of filtering
Medical Definition
filtration
noun
fil·tra·tion
fil-ˈtrā-shən
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