filter mask

Air-purifying face cover

A filter mask is a protective face covering that uses a filtering medium to remove particles, gases, or other contaminants from inhaled air.

The term covers everything from simple dust masks to industrial respirators with replaceable cartridges: Construction workers wore filter masks against the concrete dust.

In image editing software, a filter mask controls where an effect applies to an image—white areas receive the effect, black areas are protected.

Related
  • screenDisplay or barrier
  • meshInterlocking open weave
  • sieveMesh filtering utensil
  • strainExcessive stretching force
  • purifyRemove unwanted substances

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G