In severe cases, the viral infection causes a high fever, bleeding into the skin, and necrosis (death) of cells in the kidney and liver. The damage done to the liver from the virus results in severe jaundice which yellows the skin. Hence, the yellow in yellow fever..
filter definition: The definition of a filter is something that separates solids from liquids, or eliminates impurities, or allows only certain things to pass through. (noun) A Brita that you attach to your water faucet to remove impurities from you...
Filters in a new and used cigarette. Cigarette filters are an essential non-tobacco part of a filter cigarette, and have a profound effect on the yield and composition of cigarette smoke. The filter may be made from cellulose acetate fibre, paper or activated charcoal.