Synset

device that removes something from whatever passes through it
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

filter filtrate

semantic pointers

hyponym

air filter, air cleaner bacteria bed coffee filter drain basket filter bed fuel filter light filter, diffusing screen oil filter strainer water filter glass wool diatomaceous earth, diatomite, kieselguhr

hypernym