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Filter

/fˈɪltər/
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(noun) A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from another.

In swimming pools, water is continuously pumped through a filter.
I don't like filter coffee.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The coffee ____ needs to be replaced regularly to ensure that the beverage tastes fresh and clean.

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