adsorption
What is another word for adsorption? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The process by which a thin layer of liquid or gas sticks to the surface of a solid.
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How to use adsorption
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
adsorption onto a surface
rate of adsorption
adsorption process
gas adsorption
This is a technical term from chemistry and materials science, rarely used outside scientific contexts.
Etymology
Adsorption was borrowed from German Adsorption, itself formed from the prefix ad- attached to (Ab)sorption.
Full origin of adsorption →Frequently asked questions
What does adsorption mean?
It describes a liquid or gas sticking to the surface of a solid and forming a thin film there, rather than being taken into it.
What is the difference between adsorption and absorption?
Adsorption involves a substance sticking to a surface, while absorption involves a substance being drawn into the body of a material; the two are commonly confused because they sound alike.
What is the opposite of adsorption?
The opposite process, in which a substance leaves a surface it was stuck to, is called desorption.
