Filter Out (Verb)
Meaning
Remove by passing through a filter; "filter out the impurities".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The water treatment system helps filter out the bacteria and other contaminants from the drinking water supply.
- The coffee machine's built-in paper filter serves to filter out the coffee grounds from the liquid.
- A HEPA air purifier can filter out pollen and other allergens, helping allergy sufferers breathe easier.
- Homeowners often use activated charcoal to filter out unpleasant odor and moisture from the air in their basements.
- Air conditioners can filter out dust particles, making the air cleaner and more comfortable to breathe.