sorbent
sorbent
Definition
sorb·ent (sôr′bənt)
noun
any substance or process that adsorbs, absorbs, or desorbs
sorbent
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- dry: On the other hand, this kind of sorbent is much more difficult to handle compared with a dry sorbent.
- unreacted: This makes recirculation of unreacted sorbent easier, resulting in improved sorbent utilization.
Modifies a noun
- injection: Sorbent injection can be carried out at several levels to deal with part load conditions.
- process: There are many factors, which influence the performance of a duct sorbent injection process.
- material: During hydrogen production, sorbent materials are used to remove gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
- utilization: A recycling facility would improve sorbent utilization and disposal of the by-product is the norm.
- tube: Trials would involve the weekly dispatch and exposure of sorbent tubes.
