Filter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004424",
  "term": "Filter",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A porous medium or device used to separate solid particles from a fluid (liquid or gas) by allowing the fluid to pass through while retaining the solids. The effectiveness of a filter depends on the pore size of the medium and the size of the particles to be removed. Common types include membrane filters, HEPA filters, and activated carbon filters.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "ceramic",
    "esters",
    "membrane",
    "spectral distribution"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2188 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)",
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 2513. 'Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 2519 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466122513)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/filter/"
}