El filtre



Example: El filtre de l'aigua elimina les impureses abans del consum.

Definition


"El filtre" refers to a device or material used to remove impurities or unwanted substances from liquids, gases, or other materials, such as water, to make them cleaner or safer for use.

Etymology


The term "el filtre" comes from the Latin word 'filtrum,' which means a felt or material used to strain. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to mean any device that separates particles from fluids or gases. Did you know that the concept of filtering dates back to ancient times when people used woven cloths to purify water?

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"El filtre" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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