Pronunciation: /ædˈsɔrpʃən/
noun the process by which a gas, liquid, or solute accumulates on the surface of a solid or liquid material
A1 Adsorption is the process of molecules sticking to a surface.
A2 Students in chemistry class learned about the concept of adsorption.
B1 The adsorption of pollutants onto activated carbon is a common method of water purification.
B2 Researchers conducted experiments to study the adsorption properties of different materials.
C1 The adsorption isotherm of the compound was analyzed in detail to understand its behavior.
C2 The study of adsorption kinetics involves complex mathematical models and experimental techniques.
formal The process of adsorption involves the adhesion of molecules onto the surface of a solid or liquid.
informal Adsorption is like when stuff sticks to other stuff, like magnets but with molecules.
slang Adsorption is like when molecules get clingy with a surface.
figurative The concept of adsorption can be compared to how a sponge absorbs water, but on a molecular level.
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