FILTERING Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the word filtering. (close relations)
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| screening | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the display of a motion picture • fabric of metal or plastic mesh • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics | ||||||
| sifting | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of separating grain from chaff | ||||||
| straining | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • an intense or violent exertion • the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean adjective satellite • taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance | ||||||
| sieving | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles verb • examine in order to test suitability • check and sort carefully • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements • distinguish and separate out | ||||||
| filtrate | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the product of filtration; a gas or liquid that has been passed through a filter verb • remove by passing through a filter | ||||||
| filter out | verbv | |||||
verb • remove by passing through a filter | ||||||
| dribble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid • saliva spilling from the mouth • the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks verb • run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream • let or cause to fall in drops • propel • let saliva drivel from the mouth | ||||||
| percolate | verbv | |||||
noun • the product of percolation verb • permeate or penetrate gradually • spread gradually • prepare in a percolator • cause (a solvent) to pass through a permeable substance in order to extract a soluble constituent • pass through • gain or regain energy | ||||||
| permeate | verbv | |||||
verb • spread or diffuse through • pass through • penetrate mutually or be interlocked | ||||||
| strain | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups • injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain • the general meaning or substance of an utterance • an effortful attempt to attain a goal • an intense or violent exertion • the act of singing verb • to exert much effort or energy • test the limits of • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious • become stretched or tense or taut • remove by passing through a filter • rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender • alter the shape of (something) by stress | ||||||
| trickle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid verb • run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream | ||||||
| separate out | verbv | |||||
verb • remove by passing through a filter | ||||||
| sink in | verbv | |||||
verb • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions • pass through | ||||||
