Adsorbable

Pronunciation: /ədˈsɔːrbəbəl/

Definitions of adsorbable

adjective describing something that is capable of being adsorbed

Example Sentences

A1 Water is adsorbable by a sponge.

A2 Some materials are adsorbable, meaning they can attract and hold onto other substances.

B1 Activated carbon is known for its adsorbable properties in purifying water.

B2 The adsorbable nature of silica gel makes it useful for drying out moisture in enclosed spaces.

C1 Researchers are studying the adsorbable characteristics of graphene for various applications.

C2 The adsorbable capacity of certain zeolites is being explored for environmental remediation purposes.

Examples of adsorbable in a Sentence

formal The material used in the experiment is highly adsorbable, allowing for efficient removal of contaminants.

informal This sponge is super adsorbable - it soaks up spills in no time!

slang I heard these new towels are crazy adsorbable - they dry you off in seconds.

figurative Her mind was like a sponge, adsorbable to new ideas and information.

Grammatical Forms of adsorbable

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

Origin and Evolution of adsorbable

First Known Use: 1881 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'adsorbable' is derived from the term 'adsorb', which was coined in 1881 by German chemist Heinrich Kayser. Kayser combined the prefix 'ad-' (meaning 'to') with the word 'absorb' to create a term that described the process of molecules adhering to a surface without being absorbed into it.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'adsorbable' was used in the context of chemistry to describe substances that could undergo adsorption. Over time, the term has been adopted in various fields such as materials science, environmental science, and engineering to refer to the ability of a material to attract and hold molecules on its surface.