filtration

/fɪlˈtreɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of passing a liquid or gas through a filter to remove solid particles.
    • Filtration is a common step in many industrial processes to purify liquids.
    • Water filtration is essential for providing clean drinking water to the city.
    • The coffee maker uses a paper filter for filtration of the grounds.
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