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“Filter” or “Philter”

filter / philter are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

filter f·IH·l·t·er

  • noundevice that removes something from whatever passes through it.
  • nounan electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it.
  • verbremove by passing through a filter.

philter

  • nouna drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it.
Usage

Examples in context

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“filter”

  • …of Nuclides - IAEA with filter on spontaneous fission decay
  • …served, unless there is a filter machine.
  • …addiction and overdose began to filter in from many places in…
  • …is passed through a multiband filter, each band is passed through…
  • …favour active transportation and, selectively, "filter out" the car by reducing…
  • …cold air intake systems and filter housings.
  • …setting by using the existing filter grind, which is approximately correct,…
  • …where members can use to filter what to appear on their…
  • Neutral density filter (ND) with an attenuation factor…
  • "Uh Mamma" (Retro Filter Mix) – 4:21

“philter”

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