FILTERS Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word filters. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FILTERS
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colanders | nounn | |||||||
noun • bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods | ||||||||
purifiers | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an apparatus for removing impurities | ||||||||
screens | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing • a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight • the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame • the personnel of the film industry • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles • partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space verb • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection • examine methodically • examine in order to test suitability • project onto a screen for viewing • prevent from entering • separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | ||||||||
sieves | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
sifters | nounn | |||||||
noun • a household sieve (as for flour) | ||||||||
strainers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |