|
The process of passing something through a filter
“The filtering of contaminated water through activated carbon effectively removes impurities.”
The act of filtering and selecting the best from a group
The act or an instance of permeating, such as of a liquid
Tending to refine, or in the process of being refined
Present participle for to remove contaminants or impurities from
“If you are trying to stop contaminated air from being breathed in, you not only have to filter the air, but ensure a good seal between the respirator and the face.”
Present participle for to percolate through an opening or surface
“Jack seemed to sleep very well and woke as the light was just beginning to filter through the fabric covering the window.”
Present participle for to spread or permeate through an area or space
“The aroma of cookies or bread baking in the oven would filter throughout the house.”
Present participle for to separate or isolate out from a larger group or collection
“In this section, we will start by looking at filters, which help to filter out the desired results from the collection, allowing us to ignore unwanted elements.”
Present participle for to drip or dribble down vertically (in drops)
Present participle for to extract or draw off by degrees
Present participle for to direct or guide along or through a pathway or opening
(computing) Present participle for to manipulate data or information with a computer or software
Related Words and Phrases
|
