filtrate

This term is primarily used in scientific, chemical, and industrial contexts. It describes the specific substance that has successfully passed through a filtering medium, distinguishing it from the residue or cake that remains trapped in the filter.

While "filtrate" is used as a verb in some technical manuals, the verb "filter" is far more common in general and professional English. Using "filtrate" as a verb can sometimes be perceived as overly jargonistic or redundant, as "filter" already encompasses the action of producing a filtrate.