adsorb

Verb

Meaning

accumulate (liquids or gases) on the surface

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

sorb eat absorption attraction absorb consume digest suction assimilate swallow suck devour soak adsorption imbibe
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Antonyms

miss shun exclude repel expel abstain
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Hypernyms

sorb take-up

Related terms

absorb

Anagrams

boards adorbs Bordas Broads

Examples

The anionic pertechnetate and iodide tend not to adsorb into the surfaces of minerals, and are likely to be washed away. Source: Internet

Generally, the conditions that promote herbicide transport include intense storm events (particularly shortly after application) and soils with limited capacity to adsorb or retain the herbicides. Source: Internet

Hydrophobic molecules in the mobile phase tend to adsorb to the relatively hydrophobic stationary phase. Source: Internet

Soil biota can treat waste by transforming it; soil colloids can adsorb the waste material. Source: Internet

The number of functional groups on TNT influences the ability to adsorb into soil. Source: Internet

The reacting gases adsorb onto active sites on the iron particles. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Adsit ADSL adsmith adsorbability adsorbable adsorbance