Definition

A liquid that has passed through a filter during a process called ultrafiltration, which removes larger particles and allows smaller ones to pass through.

Example

The laboratory used ultrafiltrate to analyze the composition of the solution.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of ultrafiltrate in science class?

Yeah, I think it’s something related to water purification, right?

Exactly! It’s the liquid that comes out after the ultrafiltration process.

That’s interesting! I didn't know it had such an important role.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ultrafiltrate → It is formed from "ultra-" (meaning beyond) and "filtrate" (from Latin "filtrare", meaning to filter). The word "ultrafiltrate" refers to a substance that has been filtered beyond the usual limits, resulting in a very fine or pure filtrate.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has been filtered 'beyond' ('ultra-') the normal process of filtering ('filtrate') — that's what ultrafiltrate means.

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