Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

defiltration

/diːˌfɪɫˈtɹeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
de-filtra-tion
IPA
/diːˌfɪɫˈtɹeɪʃən/
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The removal of material from the pores of a filter.

Uncountable

Etymology

From de- + filtration.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /diːˌfɪɫˈtɹeɪʃən/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce defiltration?
The recorded pronunciation is /diːˌfɪɫˈtɹeɪʃən/.
What does defiltration mean?
The removal of material from the pores of a filter.
Where does defiltration come from?
From de- + filtration.

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