Capable of passing a filter; frequently applied to smaller viruses and some bacteria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(fil´tәr-ә-bәl) capable of passing through the pores of a filter; usually referring to living infectious agents such as viruses that can pass through a filter that retains the usual pathogenic bacteria. This attribute was key in the initial discovery of viruses. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001