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adsorbed

 

[ ədˈzɔːrbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemical process

Adsorbed refers to the process by which molecules adhere to a surface. This process is crucial in various scientific fields, including chemistry, physics, and materials science. The adhered molecules can create a thin layer on the surface, affecting its properties and interactions. Adsorption is different from absorption, as the latter involves molecules being taken up into the bulk of another material.

Synonyms

anchored, attached, bound

Examples of usage

  • The dye was adsorbed onto the surface of the paper.
  • Carbon filters adsorb impurities from water.
  • The gas was adsorbed onto the solid catalyst.
  • Adsorbed molecules can alter the surface reactivity.

Translations

Translations of the word "adsorbed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adsorvido

🇮🇳 एडसॉर्ब्ड

🇩🇪 adsorbiert

🇮🇩 terserap

🇺🇦 адсорбований

🇵🇱 adsorbowany

🇯🇵 吸着された

🇫🇷 adsorbé

🇪🇸 adsorbido

🇹🇷 adsorbe edilmiş

🇰🇷 흡착된

🇸🇦 ممتص

🇨🇿 adsorbovaný

🇸🇰 adsorbovaný

🇨🇳 吸附的

🇸🇮 adsorbiran

🇮🇸 adsorberað

🇰🇿 адсорбцияланған

🇬🇪 ადსორბირებული

🇦🇿 adsorbe edilmiş

🇲🇽 adsorbido

Word origin

The term 'adsorb' is derived from the combination of the Latin prefix 'ad-', meaning 'to' or 'toward', and the verb 'sorb', stemming from the Latin 'sorbere', which means 'to suck up' or 'absorb'. The differentiation between adsorption and absorption was popularized in scientific literature in the late 19th to early 20th century as the understanding of surface chemistry expanded. This period saw significant advancements in physical chemistry, leading to the formal establishment of these terms to describe differing phenomena in material interactions. The prefix 'ad-' indicates the specific action of molecules adhering to the surface, rather than being absorbed into a material's volume. Thus, 'adsorb' has become a key term in various scientific disciplines, highlighting its significance in processes such as catalysis, environmental science, and food technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,428, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.