filtration process
[fɪlˈtreɪʃən ˈprɑːsɛs]
nounpl: filtration processes
processo de filtração
1. A mechanical or chemical procedure to separate solids from liquids or gases by passing them through a filtering medium
The water treatment plant uses a multi-stage filtration process to remove contaminants.
A estação de tratamento de água utiliza um processo de filtração em múltiplos estágios para remover contaminantes.
2. In biology, the separation of particles or organisms based on size through a permeable barrier
The kidney's filtration process removes waste products from the blood.
O processo de filtração do rim remove produtos residuais do sangue.
3. In data processing or information management, the systematic selection or elimination of information based on specified criteria
The email system uses a spam filtration process to protect users.
O sistema de email utiliza um processo de filtração de spam para proteger os usuários.
The term 'processo de filtração' is widely used in Brazil and Portugal in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts. In Brazil, water filtration processes are particularly important given regional water quality concerns. The concept is also increasingly used metaphorically in business and technology sectors to describe decision-making and selection processes.
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