Het filter
Example: Het filter in de waterkoker moet regelmatig worden schoongemaakt.
Definition
"Het filter" is a device or material used to remove impurities or unwanted particles from liquids or gases, ensuring cleanliness or purity. For example, "het filter" in a kettle removes limescale and other residues to improve water quality.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het filter" comes from the Latin word 'filtrum,' meaning 'felt,' which was originally used to strain liquids. Did you know that the concept of filtering dates back to ancient times when felt materials were used to separate solids from liquids?
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"Het filter" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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