Mesh term Filtration
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Chemistry Techniques, Analytical
Physical Phenomena
Description
A process of separating particulate matter from a fluid, such as air or a liquid, by passing the fluid carrier through a medium that will not pass the particulates. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)Browse to child terms:
Air Filters
Micropore Filters
Ultrafiltration
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