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 ruling was specifically on a case brought by a filtration company in Tennessee, Atmus Filtration, but the judge said he will be the only one to hear cases about refunds.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Additional eco-friendly luxury features are the “water vapor fireplaces,” built-in water filtration, and air ventilation system, which “ensure a healthy lifestyle at all times.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Some bottlers sell tap water purified through reverse‑osmosis filtration which removes the minerals and flavour, he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

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 • Jan. 21, 2026

The group encouraged researchers to use protective measures, like working under hoods with suction that pulled air and potential contaminants into a filtration system.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot