CEFR B2

membrane filtration

noun

Meaning

A process that uses a semipermeable barrier to separate particles, molecules, or ions from a liquid or gas based on size.

Examples

Reverse osmosis is a common type of membrane filtration used for desalination.
The lab is testing new membrane filtration systems for wastewater treatment.

Synonyms: filtering, separation, purification, dialysis

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membrane filtration (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈmem.breɪn fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

Definition

A process that uses a semipermeable barrier to separate particles, molecules, or ions from a liquid or gas based on size.

Examples

Reverse osmosis is a common type of membrane filtration used for desalination.
The lab is testing new membrane filtration systems for wastewater treatment.

How to Use membrane filtration

membrane filtration of X (prepositional phrase): Using membrane filtration to process a specific substance or mixture. — "The study focused on membrane filtration of wastewater."
membrane filtration system (collocation): A complete setup or apparatus designed for membrane filtration. — "They installed a new membrane filtration system in the laboratory."
type of membrane filtration (collocation): Referring to a specific category or method within membrane filtration. — "Reverse osmosis is a common type of membrane filtration."

Synonyms of membrane filtration

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