Adsorption: meaning, definitions and examples

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adsorption

 

[ ษ™dหˆzษ”หrpสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science process

Adsorption is the process by which atoms, ions or molecules from a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid adhere to a surface. This surface can be solid or liquid, and the adhered material is referred to as the 'adsorbate.' Adsorption occurs at an interface and is distinguished from absorption, wherein a substance is fully integrated into another. It plays a critical role in various applications, from catalysis to environmental remediation.

Synonyms

adhesion, attachment, sticking

Examples of usage

  • The adsorption of water vapor on silica gel is a common example.
  • Carbon filters rely on the adsorption of impurities to purify air.
  • The efficiency of adsorption can vary based on temperature and pressure.

Translations

Translations of the word "adsorption" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adsorรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‹เคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Adsorption

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ adsorpsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะดัะพั€ะฑั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ adsorpcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธ็€ (ใใ‚…ใ†ใกใ‚ƒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adsorption

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adsorciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท adsorpsiyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํก์ฐฉ (ํก์ฐฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู…ุชุตุงุต (ุงู…ุชุตุงุต)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adsorpce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ adsorpcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ้™„ (xฤซfรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ adsorpcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ adsorptรญon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะดัะพั€ะฑั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adsorbsiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adsorciรณn

Etymology

The term 'adsorption' is derived from the Latin prefix 'ad-' meaning 'to' or 'towards' combined with the word 'sorb', which comes from the Latin 'sorbere' meaning 'to soak up'. The distinction between adsorption and absorption was made in scientific literature in the late 19th century. Adsorption gained prominence with the advancement of physical chemistry and materials science, as it is a fundamental process in catalysis, filtration, and the study of surfaces. Its applications span diverse fields including environmental science, pharmaceuticals, and nanotechnology, underscoring its significance for understanding molecular interactions and material behaviors.

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