activated carbon
noun
: a highly adsorbent powdered or granular carbon made usually by carbonization and chemical activation and used chiefly for purifying by adsorption
called also activated charcoal
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Still, most models have activated carbon (reduces chlorine), KDF-55 (removes heavy metals like lead and mercury), or calcium sulfate filters (targets chlorine and chloramine).
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
Some air purifiers for pets also have activated carbon filters to reduce odors.
—Samantha Jones Updated, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2023
Other filtration technologies are harder to evaluate, including those that incorporate activated carbon and ultraviolet light.
—Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022
The Blueair Blue Pure 211+ air purifier ($299 at Home Depot) has activated carbon pellets incorporated into the pleated filter.
—oregonlive, 14 May 2021
These Kinglight activated carbon filters are made from cotton and non-woven material.
—NBC News, 15 Aug. 2020
The Blueair Blue Pure 211+ air purifier ($299 at Best Buy and Home Depot) has activated carbon pellets incorporated into the pleated filter, says Consumer Reports.
—oregonlive, 15 Sep. 2020
In auto mode, Dyson purifiers will automatically sense any pollutants in the room and will adjust accordingly to capture the pollutants in the HEPA and activated carbon filter system.
—Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2020
Many filters also include activated carbon in their elements to remove unpleasant tastes.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 27 Apr. 2020
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
Some air purifiers for pets also have activated carbon filters to reduce odors.
—Samantha Jones Updated, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2023
Other filtration technologies are harder to evaluate, including those that incorporate activated carbon and ultraviolet light.
—Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022
The Blueair Blue Pure 211+ air purifier ($299 at Home Depot) has activated carbon pellets incorporated into the pleated filter.
—oregonlive, 14 May 2021
These Kinglight activated carbon filters are made from cotton and non-woven material.
—NBC News, 15 Aug. 2020
The Blueair Blue Pure 211+ air purifier ($299 at Best Buy and Home Depot) has activated carbon pellets incorporated into the pleated filter, says Consumer Reports.
—oregonlive, 15 Sep. 2020
In auto mode, Dyson purifiers will automatically sense any pollutants in the room and will adjust accordingly to capture the pollutants in the HEPA and activated carbon filter system.
—Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2020
Many filters also include activated carbon in their elements to remove unpleasant tastes.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 27 Apr. 2020
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“Activated carbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/activated%20carbon. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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