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sorbent Definition

sorb·ent (sôrbənt)

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.

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