filtering (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪltərɪŋ/
Definition
The process of removing unwanted substances or impurities from a liquid or gas by passing it through a filter.
Examples
The filtering of water is essential for public health.
We are studying the filtering process in industrial settings.
Effective filtering can remove microplastics from drinking water.
How to Use filtering
- filtering of (prepositional phrase)
- The process of removing unwanted substances from something. — "The filtering of pollutants from the air is a major concern."
- filtering through (prepositional phrase)
- Passing through a filter or a series of filters. — "Light was filtering through the leaves of the trees."
- filtering out (phrasal verb)
- To remove or exclude something unwanted. — "The system is designed for filtering out noise."
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