noun
Uncommon
filtration
fihl-TRAY-shuhn
Filtration (noun) means the process of separating solid particles from a liquid or gas by passing it through a filter. Example: “The plant uses a multi-stage filtration system to purify drinking water.”
noun
1
The process of separating solid particles from a liquid or gas by passing it through a filter.
"The plant uses a multi-stage filtration system to purify drinking water."
How to use filtration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe technical or scientific process of filtering something.
When to use it
More formal and technical than the everyday verb "to filter."
Common pairings
water filtration
filtration system
filtration process
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Word forms
- Plural
- filtrations
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Etymology
Borrowed from French filtration, ultimately from the same root as filter.
Rhymes for filtration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “filtration” mean?
The word “filtration” means the process of separating solid particles from a liquid or gas by passing it through a filter. In plain terms, the technical or scientific process of filtering something.
How do you pronounce “filtration”?
“Filtration” is pronounced fihl-TRAY-shuhn (/fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “filtration” in a sentence?
Here is “filtration” used in a sentence: “The plant uses a multi-stage filtration system to purify drinking water.”
What part of speech is “filtration”?
“Filtration” is a noun.
Where does the word “filtration” come from?
The word “filtration” comes from French. Borrowed from French filtration, ultimately from the same root as filter.
Is “filtration” a common word?
“Filtration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
