chemisorption

Noun

Meaning

adsorption (especially when irreversible) by means of chemical instead of physical forces

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

chemosorption blotter absorption chemically chemist assimilation digestion infiltration sponge absorbent adsorption seepage sorption percolation adsorbent
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Hypernyms

adsorption surface assimilation

Related terms

chemisorb chemisorptive physisorption

Examples

chemisorption of gaseous nitrogen on iron catalysts Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

chemisetted chemism chemisorb chemisorptive chemist chemist and druggist