ultrafilter
noun
a filter for purifying sols, having a membrane with pores sufficiently small to prevent the passage of the suspended particles.
ultrafiltration
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a word derived from
ultrafilter.
Example Sentences
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Turning liquid whey into premium protein concentrates and isolates takes multimillion-dollar ultrafiltration systems and drying towers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
The company is known for its membrane technology used for ultrafiltration, a process to separate certain dirty or harmful particles in water.
From Reuters ● Jun. 2, 2013
