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Chemical Phenomena > Filtration
Physical Phenomena > Filtration
Investigative Techniques > Chemistry Techniques, Analytical > Filtration

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Filtration  

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Note

  • includes filtration of fluids, gases & radiations; not for electrical or electronic filtering; filters: index FILTRATION / instrum but note MICROPORE FILTERS and AIR FILTERS are available

Scope note

  • A process of separating particulate matter from a fluid, such as air or a liquid, by passing the fluid carrier through a medium that will not pass the particulates. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

History note

  • 70; FILTERS was see under FILTRATION 1970-74, was heading 1963-69

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005374

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