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adsorption

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ad·​sorp·​tion | \ ad-ˈsȯrp-shən How to pronounce adsorption (audio) , -ˈzȯrp- How to pronounce adsorption (audio) \

Definition of adsorption

: the adhesion in an extremely thin layer of molecules (as of gases, solutes, or liquids) to the surfaces of solid bodies or liquids with which they are in contact — compare absorption
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Other Words from adsorption

adsorptive \ -​ˈsȯrp-​tiv How to pronounce adsorptive (audio) , -​ˈzȯrp-​ \ adjective

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 Supposedly, the charcoal kicks off a process called adsorption that's said to help remove stains from teeth naturally, but results may vary from person to person. — Courtney Campbell, USA TODAY, "The 5 best early Prime Day deals you can get this Friday," 12 July 2019

First Known Use of adsorption

1807, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for adsorption

borrowed from German Adsorption, from ad- ad-+ (Ab)sorption absorption

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adsorption

noun
ad·​sorp·​tion | \ ad-ˈsȯrp-shən How to pronounce adsorption (audio) , -ˈzȯrp- How to pronounce adsorption (audio) \

Medical Definition of adsorption

: the adhesion in an extremely thin layer of molecules (as of gases, solutes, or liquids) to the surfaces of solid bodies or liquids with which they are in contact — compare absorption

Other Words from adsorption

adsorptive \ -​ˈsȯrp-​tiv How to pronounce adsorptive (audio) , -​ˈzȯrp-​ How to pronounce adsorptive (audio) \ adjective

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