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the process by which a gas, liquid, or solute accumulates on the surface of a solid or liquid material
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The process of adsorption involves the adhesion of molecules onto the surface of a solid or liquid.
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Adsorption is like when stuff sticks to other stuff, like magnets but with molecules.
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Adsorption is like when molecules get clingy with a surface.
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The concept of adsorption can be compared to how a sponge absorbs water, but on a molecular level.