Environmental Remediation Terms

noun a substance or device that neutralizes something, especially a harmful or undesirable effect

• The scientist developed a new type of neutralizer to counteract the effects of the toxic chemical.
• I always keep a bottle of odor neutralizer in my car to get rid of any bad smells.
• Dude, that new energy drink is like a total neutralizer for my tiredness.
• Laughter is the best neutralizer for stress and anxiety in life.

noun a piece of land that was previously used for industrial purposes and is now available for redevelopment

adjective relating to or denoting a former industrial or commercial site that is available for redevelopment

• The government is considering redeveloping the brownfield site to create more housing.
• Let's check out that brownfield area for potential development opportunities.
• I heard they're gonna spruce up that old brownfield and turn it into a cool new park.
• Her mind felt like a brownfield, full of untapped potential waiting to be explored.

adjective having the quality or power of absorbing or soaking up

• The sponge is highly absorbative, making it perfect for cleaning up spills.
• I love using these absorbative paper towels because they soak up messes quickly.
• These new diapers are super absorbative, no more leaks!
• His absorbative mind soaked up information like a sponge.

verb to adhere or attract molecules or particles to the surface of a solid or liquid material

• The material adsorbs the gas molecules onto its surface.
• This sponge adsorbs all the excess water in no time.
• That new air freshener really adsorbs all the bad smells in my car.
• She adsorbs all the negativity around her and turns it into positivity.