Adsorbent

Synonyms of adsorbent

• absorbent
• sorbent
• absorptive

Antonyms of adsorbent

• repellent
• desorbent

Collocations of adsorbent

strong adsorbent

Frequency: 70 %

Activated carbon is known for being a strong adsorbent.

effective adsorbent

Frequency: 60 %

Silica gel is an effective adsorbent for moisture control.

natural adsorbent

Frequency: 50 %

Clay is a natural adsorbent used in water purification.

porous adsorbent

Frequency: 45 %

Zeolite is a porous adsorbent with high surface area.

versatile adsorbent

Frequency: 40 %

Activated alumina is a versatile adsorbent used in various industries.

Idiomatic Expressions for adsorbent

• Phrase: adsorbent material
  Meaning: a material that has the ability to adsorb substances onto its surface
  Usage: The adsorbent material in the filter helps to purify the water.