Meaning & use
filtrate
The liquid that has passed through a filter, leaving solid particles behind.
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After passing the mixture through the funnel, the clear filtrate collected in the beaker below.
Scientists analyzed the filtrate to measure the concentration of dissolved salts.
A note on using this word
The solid material left behind on the filter, by contrast, is called the residue.
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2. verb
To pass a liquid through a filter in order to separate out solid particles.
Lab technicians filtrate the sample before running further chemical tests.
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