Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An object or device used to remove unwanted elements from a liquid, gas, light, or sound. Synonyms:
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A light purple filter covers the sky-screen.The sand filter removes impurities from water.She applied a beauty filter on her photo.
Etymology:
Early 15th century, from the Middle French filtre, from Medieval Latin filtrum, meaning a felt for straining or filtering.
Usage Statistics:
14 mentions per 1 million words
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