Adsorb

Pronunciation: /ædˈsɔrb/

Definitions of adsorb

verb to gather or attract molecules of a substance to a surface in a condensed layer

Example Sentences

A1 Water can adsorb pollutants from the air.

A2 The sponge adsorbed all the spilled milk on the floor.

B1 Activated charcoal is known to adsorb toxins in the body.

B2 The silica gel adsorbs moisture from the air, keeping the contents dry.

C1 The zeolite mineral has the ability to adsorb various gases in industrial processes.

C2 Researchers are studying how graphene can adsorb specific molecules for advanced filtration applications.

Examples of adsorb in a Sentence

formal The activated carbon can adsorb a significant amount of pollutants from the water.

informal This sponge is really good at adsorbing all the spilled liquids.

slang I heard that new air purifier can totally adsorb all the bad smells in the room.

figurative Her magnetic personality seemed to adsorb all the attention in the room.

Grammatical Forms of adsorb

• past tense: adsorbed
• plural: adsorbs
• comparative: more adsorbent
• superlative: most adsorbent
• present tense: adsorbs
• future tense: will adsorb
• perfect tense: has adsorbed
• continuous tense: is adsorbing
• singular: adsorbs
• positive degree: adsorbent
• infinitive: to adsorb
• gerund: adsorbing
• participle: adsorbing

Origin and Evolution of adsorb

First Known Use: 1881 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adsorb' originated from the Latin word 'adsorbere', which means 'to suck in'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of chemistry to describe the process of molecules adhering to the surface of a solid or liquid, the term 'adsorb' has since been adopted in various scientific disciplines to refer to the same phenomenon.