What does HEPA stand for?

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High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance

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HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance, and These filters use a mat of very fine fibers to capture airborne particles.

High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance (HEPA) filters were originated during the Second World War.