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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ultrafiltration

/ˌʌltrəˌfɪlˈtrɪˌfeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does ultrafiltration mean?

noun

A process of filtration in which a semipermeable membrane is used to separate particles from a fluid, often used in the treatment of wastewater or the production of clean water.

Example

"The ultrafiltration system was able to remove 99% of the impurities from the contaminated water."

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