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Filtrate

Bacteria, hardness components or heavy metals are filtered out in the filtration process. The fluid is referred to as the permeate. Substances held back by the membrane during filtration are referred to as the residue.

fluviatile

The term fluviatile or fluvial sediment refers to rock material deposited or transported by flowing waters.