ultrafilter

noun

ul·​tra·​fil·​ter ˈəl-trə-ˌfil-tər How to pronounce ultrafilter (audio)
: a dense filter used for the filtration of a colloidal solution that holds back the dispersed particles but not the liquid

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“Ultrafilter.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ultrafilter. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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