| has gloss | (noun) device that removes something from whatever passes through it
filter |
| has gloss | eng: A filter is a device used to remove unwanted parts from something. For example, removing solid particles from a liquid. Filter can also mean the act of filtering: it can be used as a verb. The different branches of science and technology often mean a particular kind of device when filter is mentioned. |
| has gloss | eng: In chemistry and common usage, a filter is a device (usually a membrane or layer) that is designed to physically block certain objects or substances while letting others through. Filters are often used to remove solid substances suspended in fluids, for example to remove air pollution, to make water drinkable, and to prepare coffee. Some devices that are called filters may also carry out other processes, such as waste treatment, (e.g. biofilter). |
| lexicalization | eng: Filters |
| lexicalization | eng: filter |
| subclass of | (noun) an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
device |
| has subclass | (noun) glass fibers spun and massed into bundles resembling wool
glass wool |
| has subclass | (noun) a light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material
diatomite, kieselguhr, diatomaceous earth |
| has subclass | (noun) a filter that removes dust from the air that passes through it
air filter, air cleaner |
| has subclass | (noun) layer of sand or gravel used to expose sewage effluent to air and the action of microorganisms
bacteria bed |
| has subclass | (noun) filter (usually of paper) that passes the coffee and retains the coffee grounds
coffee filter |
| has subclass | (noun) a filter in a sink drain; traps debris but passes water
drain basket |
| has subclass | (noun) filter consisting of a layer of sand or gravel for filtering water
filter bed |
| has subclass | (noun) a filter in the fuel line that screens out dirt and rust particles from the fuel
fuel filter |
| has subclass | (noun) a transparent filter that reduces the light (or some wavelengths of the light) passing through it
diffusing screen, light filter |
| has subclass | (noun) a filter that removes impurities from the oil used to lubricate an internal-combustion engine
oil filter |
| has subclass | (noun) a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
strainer |
| has subclass | (noun) a filter to remove impurities from the water supply
water filter |
| has subclass | c/Image impedance filters |
| has subclass | c/Non-linear filters |
| has subclass | c/Optical filters |
| has subclass | c/Water filters |
| has subclass | e/Electronic filter |
| has subclass | e/Linear filter |
| has subclass | e/Network synthesis filters |
| Note: 11 other instance(s) ommited in the following list |
| has instance | e/de/Atemschutzfilter |
| has instance | e/de/Außenfilter |
| has instance | e/de/Berkefeld-Filter |
| has instance | e/de/Beutelfilter |
| has instance | e/de/Echinus (Wein) |
| has instance | e/de/Fettfilter |
| has instance | e/de/Filtertüte |
| has instance | e/de/Fritte (Filter) |
| has instance | e/de/Kiesfilter |
| has instance | e/de/Kraftstofffilter |
| has instance | e/de/Massefilter |
| has instance | e/de/Partikelfilterklassen |
| has instance | e/de/Planktonnetz |
| has instance | e/de/Polizeifilter |
| has instance | e/de/Teebeutelpapier |
| has instance | e/Agitated Nutsche Filter |
| has instance | e/Air to cloth ratio |
| has instance | e/Carbon filtering |
| has instance | e/Clean Air Delivery Rate |
| has instance | e/Cyclone dust collector |
| has instance | e/Depth filter |
| has instance | e/Dialysis tubing |
| has instance | e/Dielectric mirror |
| has instance | e/Dust collector |
| has instance | e/Filter press |
| has instance | e/Fouling |
| has instance | e/HEPA |
| has instance | e/Hot mirror |
| has instance | e/Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value |
| has instance | e/Non-Filter |
| has instance | e/Oil bath |
| has instance | e/Photomixing |
| has instance | e/Pneumatic filter |
| has instance | e/Pop filter |
| has instance | e/Screen filter |
| has instance | e/Sintered polyethylene |
| has instance | e/Spiral separator |
| has instance | e/Thin film composite membrane |
| has instance | e/ULPA |
| has instance | e/Vehicle emissions control |
