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filtration

British  
/ fɪlˈtreɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of filtering

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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Indeed, she asserted that the water filtration and hydrogen production businesses together could use as much of the company’s available water as it would pipe miles across the desert.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The pool, one of the most recognizable landmarks on the National Mall, briefly turned green earlier this month after an algae outbreak officials linked to disruptions in its filtration system during ongoing renovation work.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2026

The administration is arguing that in the long run, the pool’s new filtration system—“advanced nanobubbler technology,” per the administration—will defeat the green goop outbreaks.

From Slate Jun. 19, 2026

McDonald’s franchisees installed filtration equipment to ensure the cleanest, crispiest flavor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

As you would expect, the ash turned day to night and got into everything, clogging motors, generators, and electrical switching equipment, choking pedestrians, blocking filtration systems, and generally bringing things to a halt.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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