filtration

/ fɪlˈtreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of filtering

filtration

/ fĭl-trā′shən /

1. The act or process of filtering, especially the process of passing a liquid or gas, such as air, through a filter in order to remove solid particles.

Example Sentences

"We are a country of 1.4bn people and the main problem is filtration," he adds.

From BBC

A proposal for a room where they can smoke illegal substances was removed from the original plans due to legal issues posed by Scottish anti-smoking legislation as well as technical challenges with ventilation and filtration.

From BBC

But, given the array of filtration products and techniques on the market, that’s easier said than done.

From Los Angeles Times

These include the use of biomimetic membranes – filtration devices containing naturally occurring proteins that remove contaminants from water.

From Salon

He suggests looking for one that provides 99.9% filtration of particulates to keep you breathing well until you can access clean air.

From Seattle Times