Pronunciation: /ədˈskrɪpʃən/
noun a noun that refers to the action of assigning or attributing something to a particular category or class
A1 Adsorption is the process of atoms or molecules sticking to a surface.
A2 In chemistry, adsorption is often used to describe the adherence of particles to a solid surface.
B1 The adsorption of gases onto a solid surface is a common phenomenon in physical chemistry.
B2 Adsorption isotherms are used to study the relationship between adsorbate and adsorbent.
C1 The adsorption process can be influenced by factors such as temperature and pressure.
C2 Adsorption is a complex phenomenon that is studied in depth in surface chemistry.
formal The adscription of nationality is determined by the country in which a person is born.
informal The adscription of labels can sometimes be limiting to a person's identity.
slang I don't care about society's adscription of success, I'll define it my own way.
figurative The adscription of blame onto one individual is unfair when the responsibility is shared.
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