Definition of Adsorb

1. Verb. Accumulate (liquids or gases) on the surface.

Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Sorb, Take Up
Derivative terms: Adsorbable, Adsorbent, Adsorbent, Adsorption, Adsorptive

Definition of Adsorb

1. Verb. (transitive chemistry) To accumulate on a surface, by adsorption ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Adsorb

1. to gather on a surface in a condensed layer [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Adsorb

1. Refers to the process of one material attracting and holding molecules of another substance to the surface of its molecules. (06 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adsorb

adry
ads
adscititious
adscititiously
adscript
adscripted
adscription
adscriptive
adscripts
adsignification
adsignifications
adsignified
adsignifies
adsignify
adsignifying
adsorb (current term)
adsorbabilities
adsorbability
adsorbable
adsorbant
adsorbate
adsorbates
adsorbed
adsorbent
adsorbent material
adsorbents
adsorber
adsorbers
adsorbing
adsorbs

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