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air filter

British  

noun

  1. another name for air cleaner

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Cleaning air filters removes dust, pet hair and germs, and — the best part — replacing them is inexpensive and easy.

From MarketWatch

Twice the crew had to set the helicopter down again and clear out air filters.

From Literature

The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District has been providing home air purifiers to residents, and Rico said these efforts should be stepped up to ensure everyone in the area has gas-scrubbing air filters.

From Los Angeles Times

Schmidt said there is an urgent need to finish the study and warn people about how to avoid the dangers from wildfire smoke by staying indoors and using air filters and N95 masks.

From Salon

He said the grant was also going to fund air filters in homes of children with asthma.

From Los Angeles Times