filtration

UK
/fɪlˈtreɪʃən/
US
/fɪlˈtreɪʃən/

Translations

filtrationnoun
filtrations
pl
The filtration of water is essential for removing impurities.
Фильтрация воды необходима для удаления примесей.
filtrationadjective
UK
/fɪlˈtreɪʃən/
US
/fɪlˈtreɪʃən/
Used only attributively before nouns; does not form comparative or superlative.

Definitions

filtrationnoun
The act or process of removing solid or gaseous particles from a fluid (liquid or gas) by passing it through a porous medium or filter.
Sand beds are commonly used in the filtration of drinking water.
The gradual permeation or dissemination of something through a medium, place, or group (figurative).
The slow filtration of new cultural ideas into rural areas can take decades.
filtrationadjective
Relating to or involved in filtration (attributive use).
Proper filtration pressure is critical for optimal filtration performance.