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Vocabulary Entry
filter
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A device or substance that removes unwanted material from a liquid or gas.
Example Sentences
"The water filter removes impurities and makes the water safe to drink."
"He bought a new air filter for his home to reduce allergens."
"The oil filter in the engine needs to be changed regularly."
V
verb
To remove unwanted material from something, often by passing it through a device.
Example Sentences
"You should filter the tea before serving to remove the leaves."
"She decided to filter the results of the survey for better accuracy."
"They filter out spam emails before they reach the inbox."
A
adjective
Relating to a device or process that removes unwanted elements.
Example Sentences
"He purchased a filter coffee maker for his kitchen."
"The filter paper is designed to trap small particles."
"They used filter lenses on the camera to enhance the images."