ultrafiltration

noun

ul·​tra·​fil·​tra·​tion ˌəl-trə-fil-ˈtrā-shən How to pronounce ultrafiltration (audio)
: filtration through a medium (such as a semipermeable capillary wall) which allows small molecules (as of water) to pass but holds back larger ones (as of protein)
ultrafiltrate noun

Examples of ultrafiltration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Depending on the type of filter, the barrier provides either microfiltration, ultrafiltration, or nanofiltration. Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 9 Aug. 2024 Most leading nephrologists worldwide agree that dialysis should ideally be delivered in long, frequent sessions at low ultrafiltration rates, and be carefully tailored to each patient’s physiology. Tom Mueller, STAT, 25 Aug. 2023 This whey protein isolate is exceptionally high quality and uses cutting edge microfiltration and ultrafiltration membrane technology. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022 Its Tetra Pak ultrafiltration system developed in Iceland also helps reduce lactose content by half. Douglas Yu, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 Master Water products include water softeners, filters and ultrafiltration systems, which are sold under the names Alliance, Clarifier, MasterFusion, Satin Series, PuroPro, UltraPro and Clear Reflections, among others. Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2021 On heart failure, the clinical guideline has ultrafiltration at the end of the continuum of care. Todd Nelson, Star Tribune, 2 May 2021 Another technique, combining water-soluble metal-binding polymers with ultrafiltration, also has been shown to be effective in selectively recovering various metals. C. Claiborne Ray, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2017 A new recycling system uses a combination of ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, and evaporator systems to restore waste water through purely physical means, without adding chemicals. Mark Durham, WIRED, 30 Jan. 2007

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Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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“Ultrafiltration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultrafiltration. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

ultrafiltration

noun
ul·​tra·​fil·​tra·​tion ˌəl-trə-fil-ˈtrā-shən How to pronounce ultrafiltration (audio)
: filtration through a medium (as a semipermeable capillary wall) which allows small molecules (as of water) to pass but holds back larger ones (as of protein)

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