verb
- past tense and past participle of filtrate; to filter or pass through a filter to remove impurities or solid particles
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The scientist filtrated the solution to remove the suspended solids.
- Water was filtrated through activated charcoal to improve its quality.
- They filtrated the mixture several times to ensure purity.
- The laboratory filtrated the sample before running the analysis.
- Once filtrated, the liquid was clear and ready for testing.