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adsorbate Definition

ad·sorb·ate (ad sôr bit, -zôr-; --bāt′)

noun

a gas, liquid, etc. taken up by adsorption

adsorbate Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • other: The dissociated molecules can undergo thermal reactions with neighboring surface atoms or with other adsorbates.

Modifies a noun

  • layer: The crystal ( with or without an adsorbate layer ) is divided into layers parallel to the surface.
  • molecule: The binding energy of a second layer of adsorbate molecules is similar to the latent heat of sublimation or vaporization of the adsorbate.