Sorption

Pronunciation: /sɔr.pʃən/

Definitions of sorption

noun the act or process of sorbing

Example Sentences

A1 Sorption is the process of molecules being absorbed onto a surface.

A2 The sorption of water by the soil is crucial for plant growth.

B1 Scientists are studying the sorption of contaminants in groundwater.

B2 The sorption capacity of the material was tested in the lab.

C1 The sorption isotherm of the adsorbent was analyzed to determine its efficiency.

C2 The sorption kinetics of the substance were measured using advanced techniques.

Examples of sorption in a Sentence

formal Sorption is the process by which a substance is adsorbed or absorbed onto the surface of another material.

informal The sorption of water onto the sponge makes it swell up.

slang I can't believe the sorption of gossip in this office!

figurative Her sorption of knowledge was evident in her insightful analysis.

Grammatical Forms of sorption

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

Origin and Evolution of sorption

First Known Use: 1855 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sorption' originated from the Latin word 'sorptio', which means to suck in or absorb.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in chemistry to describe the process of absorption or adsorption, the term 'sorption' has evolved to encompass a broader range of disciplines such as environmental science, geology, and material science.