"filter bed" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfɪltə bɛd/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈfɪltɚ ˌbɛd/ [General-American] Forms: filter beds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} filter bed (plural filter beds)
  1. A layer of gravel, sand, or other material through which liquid is passed in order to remove impurities; also, a pond or tank containing such a layer. Translations (layer of gravel, etc., through which liquid is passed in order to remove impurities): bazen za filtriranje [masculine] (Serbo-Croatian)
    Sense id: en-filter_bed-en-noun-YDvn70~Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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