Meaning & use
filtration
The process of removing solid particles or impurities from a liquid or gas by passing it through a filter.
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The water treatment plant relies on multiple stages of filtration to remove contaminants.
Coffee filtration separates the grounds from the liquid you actually drink.
A note on using this word
Filtration describes the process itself, while a filter is the physical device or material used to carry it out.
Words with a similar meaning
strainingpurification
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