A half-inch sieve is a tool that is commonly used in the kitchen and various industries to filter out unwanted particulates from liquids, powders or mixtures. Synonyms for this tool include mesh strainer with a 0.5-inch aperture, half-inch colander, and semi-inch sieve. It is also known as a half-inch screen, half-inch filter, and a 0.5-inch mesh sieve. Some other synonyms for the half-inch sieve include a 12.7 mm strainer, 0.5" grading sieve, and a ½-inch mesh filter. These synonyms help to describe the tool's size and function that is used in cooking, baking, and manufacturing processes.