filtrate
verb/noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪl.treɪt/
Definition
Pass a liquid or gas through a porous material to remove solid particles or impurities.
Examples
The scientists had to filtrate the solution several times to remove all microscopic sediment.
Industrial systems filtrate wastewater to ensure it meets safety standards before returning it to the river.
After the coffee grounds were removed, the remaining filtrate was ready to be served.
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