adsorbent
adsorbent
Definition
ad·sorb·ent (ad sôr′bənt, -zôr′-)
adjective
that is capable of adsorbing
noun
a thing or substance that adsorbs
adsorbent
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- solid: This section deals with the adsorption of gases and vapors through solid adsorbents to form adsorbates.
- good: They also concluded that SWCNTs are good adsorbents for hydrogen.
- selective: Carbon Adsorbents Controlled pore size represents a " holy grail " for carbon science, since highly selective adsorbents could then be produced.
Modifies a noun
- material: The ultimate goal of the project is to demonstrate the adsorbent materials in real power plant environments.
- particle: Within the pore system of the adsorbent particles, the conveyance of matter takes place in accordance with various mechanisms.
- bed: Key to the regenerative process is a pair of adsorbent filter beds operating in typically half-hour cycles.
- medium: The walls of a capillary column are coated with an adsorbent medium ( a liquid phase in which the sample dissolves ).
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