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filterable
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fil·ter·a·ble  (fltr--bl, fltr-) also fil·tra·ble (-tr-bl)
adj.
1. That can be filtered or separated by filtering: filterable solutions of granular matter.
2. That can pass through a given pore size.

filter·a·bili·ty n.

filterable [ˈfɪltərəbəl], filtrable [ˈfɪltrəbəl]
adj
1. (Chemistry) capable of being filtered
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Microbiology) (of most viruses and certain bacteria) capable of passing through the pores of a fine filter
filterability , filterableness n


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