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adsorbing

 

[ รฆdหˆsษ”หrbษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

scientific process

Adsorbing refers to the process in which atoms, ions, or molecules from a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid adhere to a surface. This phenomenon occurs due to intermolecular forces and can involve various materials, such as metals or activated carbon. Adsorption is crucial in many applications, including water purification, air filtration, and catalysis. It plays a significant role in both natural processes and industrial technologies.

Synonyms

adsorption, attracting, binding

Examples of usage

  • Activated carbon is effective in adsorbing pollutants from water.
  • The catalyst works by adsorbing reactants onto its surface.
  • In environmental science, understanding how contaminants are adsorbing to soil is essential.
  • Nanoparticles can be designed for adsorbing specific toxins.
  • Adsorbing moisture from the air is key in several industrial processes.

Translations

Translations of the word "adsorbing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adsorvendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคกเคธเฅ‰เคฐเฅเคฌเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช adsorbierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengadsorpsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะดัะพั€ะฑัƒัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ adsorbujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธ็€ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adsorbant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adsorbente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท adsorbe eden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํก์ฐฉํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุชุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adsorbujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ adsorbujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ้™„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ adsorbirajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ adsorbandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดัะพั€ะฑั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adsorbsiya edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adsorbente

Etymology

The term 'adsorb' is derived from the Latin word 'adsorbere', which means 'to suck in'. The prefix 'ad-' means 'to' or 'toward', and 'sorbere' means 'to swallow' or 'to absorb'. The concept of adsorption was first recognized in the early 20th century, particularly within the fields of physical chemistry and material science. Since then, it has become a critical area of study, especially concerning surface chemistry. The distinction between adsorption and absorption is essential, as adsorption involves only the surface interaction, whereas absorption involves the incorporation of the substances into the bulk. Various factors influence the rate and capacity of adsorption, including temperature, pressure, and the nature of the adsorbate and adsorbent.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,870 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.