filtration
noun/fɪlˈtreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,444 most common English word
Meaning
the process of passing a liquid or gas through a filter to remove unwanted substances.
Example sentence
The water plant uses filtration to remove impurities before the water reaches your home.
Synonyms & related words
- purification
- filtering
- straining
- clarification
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