Screen out involves checking and removing unwanted elements before they enter a system. Air purifiers screen out pollutants before air circulates indoors.
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Protective Layer
It's often used to describe protective measures that act as a barrier. Sunglasses are designed to screen out UV rays.
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Selective Process
Screen out implies a process that is selective based on set criteria. Water treatment plants screen out debris to ensure water quality.