Adsorbing

Pronunciation: /ədˈsɔːrbɪŋ/

Definitions of adsorbing

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

Example Sentences

A1 The sponge is adsorbing water.

A2 The charcoal is adsorbing impurities from the air.

B1 The soil is adsorbing nutrients for the plants to grow.

B2 The activated carbon is adsorbing toxins from the water.

C1 The material is adsorbing gases at a molecular level.

C2 The adsorbent is adsorbing molecules selectively based on their size and polarity.

Examples of adsorbing in a Sentence

formal The activated carbon filter is highly effective at adsorbing impurities from the water.

informal I heard that charcoal is really good at adsorbing bad smells in the fridge.

slang I can't believe how quickly this new air freshener is adsorbing all the odors in my car.

figurative Her magnetic personality was adsorbing all the attention in the room.

Grammatical Forms of adsorbing

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

Origin and Evolution of adsorbing

First Known Use: 1909 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'adsorbing' is derived from the term 'adsorb', which was coined in the early 20th century by the British chemist Arthur George Tansley.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the field of chemistry to describe the process of molecules adhering to a surface, the term 'adsorbing' has since been adopted in various other disciplines to refer to the act of attracting or holding onto something.