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Definition of Sorb

1. Verb. Take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption.

Definition of Sorb

1. n. The wild service tree (Pyrus torminalis) of Europe; also, the rowan tree.

Definition of Sorb

1. Proper noun. A Slavic people living in parts of East Germany. ¹

2. Proper noun. A person belonging to this people. ¹

3. Noun. The wild service tree (''Pyrus torminalis'') of Europe; also, the rowan tree. ¹

4. Verb. To absorb or adsorb ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sorb

1. to take up and hold by absorption or adsorption [v -ED, -ING, -S] : SORBABLE [adj]

Medical Definition of Sorb

1. The wild service tree (Pyrus torminalis) of Europe; also, the rowan tree. The fruit of these trees. Sorb apple, the fruit of the sorb, or wild service tree. Sorb tree, the wild service tree. Origin: L. Sorbus the tree, sorbum the fruit; cf. F. Sorbe. See Service tree. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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