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Also, and importantly, the resort just launched an on-site water bottling and filtration system, meaning they can get rid of single-use plastic bottles; this is huge for any property, but especially for one located on an island in the middle of the Pacific.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 Which filtration systems are available in Bissell vacuums?—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Martinez, who used to work at a water filtration company, said the Inside Safe motel was better than the street.—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 The system includes filtration, UV treatment and a water softener, Smith said, and a separate storage container was meant to ensure the landscaping wouldn’t suffer if the well lagged.—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filtration
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Etymology
borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin filtrātiōn-, filtrātiō, from filtrāre "to pass through a filter" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at filtrate