filtration

British  

/ fɪlˈtreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of filtering

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filtration Scientific  

/ fĭl-trā′shən /

1. The act or process of filtering, especially the process of passing a liquid or gas, such as air, through a filter in order to remove solid particles.

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Example Sentences

The study found that people whose cystatin C results showed kidney filtration at least 30% lower than their creatinine results faced significantly higher risks of death, heart disease, and heart failure.

From Science Daily

One treatment option is the MicroShunt, a tiny filtration device surgically implanted in the eye to help excess fluid drain more effectively.

From Science Daily

Two middle-aged Americans, matching orange ringlets marking them as brothers, quizzed the bartender about cask types and chill filtration.

From The Wall Street Journal

Also in the home is a private gym, a sauna, nontoxic finishes, and a whole-house water filtration system, all tapping into wellness.

From MarketWatch

"Some of them quickly become clogged, others do not offer adequate filtration."

From Science Daily