Sorb

Pronunciation: /sɔrb/

Definitions of sorb

verb to take in and hold onto something, such as a liquid or gas

Example Sentences

A1 I sorb up the spilled water with a sponge.

A2 She sorbs the excess oil from the pan with a paper towel.

B1 The plant roots sorb nutrients from the soil to grow.

B2 The activated carbon sorbs toxins from the water, purifying it.

C1 The chemical compound has the ability to sorb heavy metals from contaminated soil.

C2 Scientists are studying how certain materials can sorb pollutants from the air to improve air quality.

Examples of sorb in a Sentence

formal The desiccant material is designed to sorb moisture from the air.

informal I heard that silica gel packets can sorb water really well.

slang Yo, check out this sponge, it can totally sorb up all the spilled juice!

figurative Her ability to sorb knowledge from books is truly remarkable.

Grammatical Forms of sorb

• past tense: sorbed
• plural: sorbs
• comparative: more sorbing
• superlative: most sorbing
• present tense: sorbs
• future tense: will sorb
• perfect tense: have sorbed
• continuous tense: is sorbing
• singular: sorbs
• positive degree: sorb
• infinitive: to sorb
• gerund: sorbing
• participle: sorbed

Origin and Evolution of sorb

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sorb' originated from the Latin word 'sorbeo' meaning to suck in or absorb.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sorb' evolved to also mean to take in or assimilate something, not just liquids. It is commonly used in chemistry to describe the process of absorption.