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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

filtration

/ˌfɪlˈtrɪˌkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does filtration mean?

noun

The act or process of filtering something, or the state of being filtered. A process of separating solid particles from a fluid, such as water or air, by passing it through a porous material.

Example

"The water treatment plant uses filtration to remove impurities from the city's drinking water supply."

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