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desorb Definition

de·sorb (dē sôrb′, dē′-)

transitive verb

to remove (an adsorbed or absorbed material) by a chemical or physical process

Etymology: de- + (ab)sorb

Related Forms:

  • desorption de·sorp′·tion (-sôrp′s̸hən) noun
desorb Usage Examples

Preposition: from

  • surface: These diffuse to the surface to be etched, form volatile products which then desorb from the surface and are pumped away.

Modifying Another Word

  • then: These diffuse to the surface to be etched, form volatile products which then desorb from the surface and are pumped away.

Object

  • vapor: Naturally breathable Thermafleece, being hygroscopic, can absorb and desorb water vapor without compromising its thermal efficiency.
  • atom: We use the STM tip to selectively desorb individual H atoms, whilst leaving the vacancies intact.