Pronunciation: [fˈɪltɹe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The word "filtrate" is spelled with the letter "a" before "te" at the end. This is because "a" represents the sound /eɪ/ in this word. When the letter "e" is followed by a consonant and then the letters "te," it often makes the "e" sound longer, like /eɪ/. "Filtrate" comes from the Latin word "filtrare," meaning "to filter," and is commonly used in chemistry to describe the process of passing a liquid or gas through a filter.
Filtrate is a noun that refers to the liquid or solid substance that has passed through a filter. It is the resulting product that has been separated from the insoluble or unwanted components of a mixture through the process of filtration.
The term can also be used as a verb, which means the action of passing a substance through a filter to separate it from impurities or solid particles. This process is commonly used in various industries, laboratories, and even household activities such as brewing coffee or making tea.
When a mixture is poured through a filter, the liquid portion that successfully passes through is known as the filtrate. This liquid is typically cleaner and free from larger particles, sediments, or debris, making it clearer or more pure compared to the original mixture.
In scientific experiments or analyses, the filtrate often contains the desired solutes or dissolved substances that researchers or chemists aim to extract or analyze further. The process of filtration ensures that only the desired components are retained, while undesired substances are left behind as residue.
The term filtrate is crucial in numerous scientific disciplines, including chemistry, biology, and environmental sciences, as it helps to separate mixtures or solutions into their components, allowing for further investigations, analysis, or application of desired substances.
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The word "filtrate" comes from the Latin verb "filtrare", which means "to strain or filter". It is derived from the Latin noun "filtreum" or "filtreus", referring to a cloth or sieve used for straining liquids. The Latin "dives" is also related, meaning "to pass through". The word "filtrate" entered the English language in the mid-17th century, primarily used in scientific and technical contexts to describe the liquid that has passed through a filter.
