filter

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: fil-ter (2)
English Definition

A device or substance that removes impurities from liquid or gas.

Example Sentence

We need to buy a new water filter.

US IPA /ˈfɪl.tər/
UK IPA /ˈfɪl.tə(r)/

Synonyms

strainer purifier sieve refiner

Antonyms

contaminant pollutant