- filter in/out/through
- move or pass into something slowly or gradually.→ filter
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
filter in/out/through
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filter — ► NOUN 1) a porous device for removing solid particles from a liquid or gas passed through it. 2) a screen, plate, or layer which absorbs some of the light passing through it. 3) Brit. an arrangement at a junction whereby vehicles may turn while… … English terms dictionary
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filter bed — /ˈfɪltə bɛd/ (say filtuh bed) noun a layer of sand, gravel, charcoal, etc., in a pond, tank, or container, which serves to filter impurities out of the water which flows through it …
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filter — [fil′tər] n. [ME filtre < OFr < ML filtrum, feltrum, felt, fulled wool (used for straining liquors) < Gmc: see FELT1] 1. a device for separating solid particles, impurities, etc. from a liquid or gas by passing it through a porous… … English World dictionary
Filter (magazine) — Filter , the publication that promises us that Good music will prevail, is a seasonal American music and off beat entertainment magazine. It features commentary and photos of up and coming musicians and filmmakers ranging from actors to writer… … Wikipedia
filter — fil|ter1 [ fıltər ] noun count ** ▸ 1 for removing something ▸ 2 on camera ▸ 3 on computer ▸ 4 filter tip ▸ 5 traffic light 1. ) an object or piece of equipment that allows you to remove substances that are not wanted from a liquid or gas: a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
