adsorb

verb

Meaning

Hold molecules of a gas, liquid, or dissolved substance on a solid surface as a thin film.

Examples

The porous material was designed to adsorb toxic chemicals from the polluted air.
Certain clays can adsorb heavy metals, preventing them from contaminating the groundwater.

Synonyms: stick, adhere, bind, sequester

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adsorb

verb

Pronunciation: /ædˈzɔːrb/

Definition

Hold molecules of a gas, liquid, or dissolved substance on a solid surface as a thin film.

Examples

The porous material was designed to adsorb toxic chemicals from the polluted air.
Certain clays can adsorb heavy metals, preventing them from contaminating the groundwater.
Scientists studied how the new synthetic polymer would adsorb proteins during the filtration process.

How to Use adsorb

adsorb onto (prepositional phrase): to attach to a specific surface — "The gas molecules adsorb onto the activated carbon."
adsorb from (prepositional phrase): to remove a substance from a medium — "The filter helps adsorb impurities from the water."

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