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filtration

British  
/ fɪlˈtreɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of filtering

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filtration Scientific  
/ fĭl-trāshən /
  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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Earlier work by the same research group showed that moringa seeds are effective throughout a full treatment cycle, including flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The filtration and ventilation specialist targets niche commercial and residential markets, with 13% of revenue from data centers.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

This provided the scientific basis for municipal-water filtration and government regulation of water supplies and became the basis of modern environmental engineering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Martinez, who used to work at a water filtration company, said the Inside Safe motel was better than the street.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But there are years and years’ worth of filtration straws and additional rations if I can find a way into that room back on the ship.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera