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Adsorbent

The solid or liquid in the process of adsorption on which the adsorbate accumulates.

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noun
  1. 1

    The solid or liquid in the process of adsorption on which the adsorbate accumulates.

adjective
  1. 1

    Tending to adsorb.

🔄 Synonyms of "Adsorbent"

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WordDefinition
chemisorptive(physical chemistry) Relating to chemisorption
adsorptivenounPertaining to, tending toward, or characterized by adsorption.
adsorbent materialnouna material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance
surface-assimilativehaving capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface
chemosorptivehaving the capacity to adsorb by chemical as contrasted with physical forces

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WordDefinition
nonadsorbentUnable to adsorb.
nonadsorptiveNot adsorptive.

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WordDefinition
adsorptivenounAny substance that adsorbs.
chemisorptive(physical chemistry) Relating to chemisorption
adsorbent materialnouna material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance
chemosorptivehaving the capacity to adsorb by chemical as contrasted with physical forces
surface-assimilativehaving capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface
absorbernounSomething that absorbs.
absorbentnounAnything which absorbs.
absorbativeSynonym of absorbent.
adsorbable(physical chemistry) Able to be adsorbed
absorbantnounAlternative spelling of absorbent. [Anything which absorbs.]
absorptiveHaving power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe; absorbent.
adhesivenouna substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion
adherableCapable of adhesion.
adhesibleCapable of adhesion.
adaptorialTending to adapt or fit; adaptive.
adherentnounA person who has membership in some group, association, or religion.
absorptnounabsorbed
absorbableCapable of being absorbed or swallowed up.
adjustiveTending or serving to adjust.
superabsorbentnounAny superabsorbent substance.

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