filtrate

noun

fil·​trate ˈfil-ˌtrāt How to pronounce filtrate (audio)
: fluid that has passed through a filter

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It is made with 96% snail secretion filtrate, a humectant-rich ingredient known for calming irritation, fading post-acne marks and supporting skin repair. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 CosRx’s Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, built on 96% snail secretion filtrate, is now a shorthand product for the entire category. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 It’s made with 96% snail secretion filtrate (yep, a mucus snails produce). — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026 This unique moisturizer contains 92% snail secretion filtrate, which helps enhance skin radiance and clarity. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filtrate

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin filtrātum, noun derivative from neuter of Medieval Latin filtrātus, past participle of filtrāre "to pass through a filter," derivative of filtrum "felt cloth, filter entry 1"

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of filtrate was in 1843

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“Filtrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filtrate. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

filtrate

noun
fil·​trate ˈfil-ˌtrāt How to pronounce filtrate (audio)
: the fluid that has passed through a filter

Medical Definition

filtrate

1 of 2 verb
fil·​trate ˈfil-ˌtrāt How to pronounce filtrate (audio)
filtrated; filtrating
: filter

filtrate

2 of 2 noun
: fluid that has passed through a filter
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