Adsorbent Definition
ăd-zôrbənt, -sôr-
adjective
Capable of adsorption.
American Heritage
That is capable of adsorbing.
Webster's New World
Tending to adsorb.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- endosmotic
- chemisorptive
- resorbent
- surface-assimilative
- adsorptive
Antonyms:
noun
An adsorptive material, such as activated charcoal.
American Heritage
A thing or substance that adsorbs.
Webster's New World
The solid or liquid in the process of adsorption on which the adsorbate accumulates.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- sorbent
- adsorbent material
Other Word Forms of Adsorbent
Noun
Singular:
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