Adsorb: meaning, definitions and examples

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adsorb

 

[ รฆdหˆzษ”rb ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

scientific process

Adsorb refers to the process by which atoms, ions or molecules from a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid adhere to the surface of a solid or liquid. This phenomenon involves a concentration of these substances at the interface between the two phases. Adsorption is different from absorption, where a substance penetrates the bulk phase. The process is commonly used in various applications, including water purification, catalyst preparation, and in separation processes.

Synonyms

attach, bind, collect

Examples of usage

  • Activated carbon is often used to adsorb impurities from water.
  • The scientists studied how pollutants adsorb onto soil particles.
  • In this experiment, we will adsorb the dye on filter paper.

Translations

Translations of the word "adsorb" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adsorver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‹เคทเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช adsorbieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengadsorpsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะดัะพั€ะฑัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ adsorbowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธ็€ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adsorber

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adsorber

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท adsorbe etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํก์ฐฉํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู…ุชุตุงุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adsorbovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ adsorbovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ้™„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ adsorbirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ adsorbera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดัะพั€ะฑั†ะธั ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“ัะพั€แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adsorbsiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adsorber

Etymology

The term 'adsorb' was coined in the late 19th century and is derived from the prefix 'ad-', meaning 'to' or 'toward', and the word 'sorb', which comes from the Latin 'sorbere' meaning 'to suck up'. The distinction between adsorption and absorption became essential in physical chemistry to describe these two different processes effectively. Adsorption characterizes how molecules adhere to surfaces, playing a critical role in technologies like catalysis, filtration, and environmental remediation. Over the years, the term has been widely adopted across scientific disciplines including chemistry, materials science, and biology as researchers sought to understand surface interactions and the behavior of substances at the molecular level.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,802, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.