Filtration
/fɪlˈtreɪʃən/
Definitions
The action or process of filtering something.
/fɪlˈtreɪʃən/
The process of removing impurities or unwanted substances from a liquid or gas.
The filtration system cleaned the pool water.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making lemonade, but there are still some lemon seeds floating around. Filtration is like using a strainer to get rid of those seeds and make the lemonade perfectly smooth. It's about getting the unwanted stuff out!
👶 For kids: Filtration is like using a strainer to get the yucky stuff out of your drink or soup. It makes it clean!
More Examples
A high-efficiency filtration system is crucial for clean air.
Researchers study filtration methods to purify water.
How It's Used
"The filtration process removed the sediment from the water."
"Kidney filtration is essential for removing waste from the bloodstream."
"Water treatment plants use filtration to purify drinking water."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
From Late Latin *filtratio*, from *filtrāre* ('to filter'), from *filtrum* ('felt') which was used for filtering. The word has been in use since the 17th century.
The term has been used in scientific and industrial contexts since the 17th century, primarily in the context of purifying liquids.
Memory tip
Think of a coffee filter; it's a filtration device.
Word Origin
"to filter"