φίλτρο — meaning in English

English meaning

• filter noun A device or material that removes unwanted particles, substances, or signals from something passing through it.
• potion noun A drink believed to have a magical, medicinal, or poisonous effect.

Senses

φίλτρο is used for these senses in English:

• filter Electronics or software that separates unwanted signals (for example noise) from wanted signals or that attenuates selected frequencies.
• philter A kind of potion, charm, or drug; especially a love potion intended to make the drinker fall in love with the giver. [from the 16th c.]
• philtrum (anatomy) The shallow vertical groove running from the nasal septum to the center of the upper lip.

filter — full definition

1. noun A device or material that removes unwanted particles, substances, or signals from something passing through it.
2. noun A digital effect applied to an image or a setting that screens out unwanted content.
3. verb To pass something through a filter, or to sort and remove unwanted elements.

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