Pronunciation: /ædˈsɔrbd/
verb to undergo the process of adsorption, where molecules adhere to a surface
A1 The sponge adsorbed all the water quickly.
A2 The activated carbon adsorbed the toxins from the water.
B1 The silica gel adsorbed the moisture from the air in the container.
B2 The charcoal adsorbed the odors from the room effectively.
C1 The zeolite adsorbed the heavy metals from the industrial wastewater.
C2 The nanoparticles adsorbed the pollutants from the contaminated soil with high efficiency.
adjective describing something that has undergone adsorption
A1 The water molecules became adsorbed onto the surface of the sponge.
A2 The adsorbed ink on the paper made it difficult to read the text.
B1 The adsorbed chemicals on the filter need to be properly disposed of.
B2 The adsorbed gases in the container were released when the pressure changed.
C1 The adsorbed contaminants in the soil required extensive remediation efforts.
C2 The adsorbed particles on the surface were carefully analyzed using advanced techniques.
formal The molecules were adsorbed onto the surface of the catalyst.
informal The filter adsorbed all the impurities from the water.
slang I can't believe how well this sponge adsorbed all the spills.
figurative Her words seemed to be adsorbed by his attentive listening.
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