filter out of

filter (something) out of (something)

To use a filter to remove something from something else, usually a liquid. We can use this machine to filter any pollutants out of the water sample. The machine is supposed to filter the grounds out of the coffee as it brews. You did put a filter in, right? I've been sneezing nonstop, so I really hope this purifier successfully filters allergens out of the air in our house!

See also: filter, of, out

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filter something out of something

 and filter something out

to remove something from a fluid by running it through a filter. We filtered the odors out of the water and made it fit to drink. I'm glad you filtered out the odor.

See also: filter, of, out

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