Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
filtrar
verb
/fɪlˈtrɑːr/
Definition
To filter, in the context of removing impurities or unnecessary elements from a substance, typically by passing it through a device or material that allows certain components to pass while retaining others.
Examples
- You can filter the water to remove any contaminants.
- We need to filter the results of the search to focus on the most relevant information.
- She used a coffee filter to brew her morning coffee.
Meaning
The act of separating a substance into its individual components, often used to clarify liquids or clean data.
Synonyms
- strain
- sift
- purify
- screen