How do you use the word "filtration" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "filtration": There's a problem with the water filtration system. The air filtration system is blocked.

Filtration Meaning

/fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating in it.

nounA totally ordered collection of subsets.

Sentence Examples

There's a problem with the water filtration system.

The air filtration system is blocked.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The new water ____ system removes tiny particles and makes it safe to drink.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The water undergoes a rigorous ____ process to remove any impurities before it is bottled for sale.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pel-der. Proto-Germanic *felląder. Proto-West Germanic *feltbor. Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Proto-Italic *-trom Latin -trum Latin filtrumlbor. French filtre Proto-Italic *-āzi ▲ Latin -ereinflu. Latin -āre Old French -ier Middle French -er French -er French filtrer Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ation Middle French -ation French -ation French filtrationbor. English filtration Borrowed from French filtration.

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