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filter

Definitions of filter
  1. noun
    device that removes something from whatever passes through it
    synonyms: filtersigaret
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    types:
    luchtfilter, luchtzuiveringsinstallatie
    a filter that removes dust from the air that passes through it
    koffiefilter, snelfilter
    filter (usually of paper) that passes the coffee and retains the coffee grounds
    oliefilter
    a filter that removes impurities from the oil used to lubricate an internal-combustion engine
    vergiet, zeef
    a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
    waterfilter
    a filter to remove impurities from the water supply
    glaswol
    glass fibers spun and massed into bundles resembling wool
    vergiet
    bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods
    filtersigaret
    an air filter on the end of a cigarette; contains material that filters the smoke
    draadzeef, televisiescherm, zeef
    a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
    type of:
    apparaat, hulp, hulpje, hulpmiddel, toestel, utiliteit
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  2. noun
    an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it
    synonyms: lichtfilter
  3. noun
    an air filter on the end of a cigarette; contains material that filters the smoke
    synonyms: filtersigaret
    see moresee less
    type of:
    luchtfilter, luchtzuiveringsinstallatie
    a filter that removes dust from the air that passes through it
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