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Adsorbent
The solid or liquid in the process of adsorption on which the adsorbate accumulates.
📖 Definitions of "Adsorbent"
noun
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The solid or liquid in the process of adsorption on which the adsorbate accumulates.
adjective
- 1
Tending to adsorb.
🔄 Synonyms of "Adsorbent"
5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| chemisorptive | (physical chemistry) Relating to chemisorption |
| adsorptivenoun | Pertaining to, tending toward, or characterized by adsorption. |
| adsorbent materialnoun | a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance |
| surface-assimilative | having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface |
| chemosorptive | having the capacity to adsorb by chemical as contrasted with physical forces |
↔️ Antonyms of "Adsorbent"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| nonadsorbent | Unable to adsorb. |
| nonadsorptive | Not adsorptive. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Adsorbent"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| adsorptivenoun | Any substance that adsorbs. |
| chemisorptive | (physical chemistry) Relating to chemisorption |
| adsorbent materialnoun | a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance |
| chemosorptive | having the capacity to adsorb by chemical as contrasted with physical forces |
| surface-assimilative | having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface |
| absorbernoun | Something that absorbs. |
| absorbentnoun | Anything which absorbs. |
| absorbative | Synonym of absorbent. |
| adsorbable | (physical chemistry) Able to be adsorbed |
| absorbantnoun | Alternative spelling of absorbent. [Anything which absorbs.] |
| absorptive | Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe; absorbent. |
| adhesivenoun | a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion |
| adherable | Capable of adhesion. |
| adhesible | Capable of adhesion. |
| adaptorial | Tending to adapt or fit; adaptive. |
| adherentnoun | A person who has membership in some group, association, or religion. |
| absorptnoun | absorbed |
| absorbable | Capable of being absorbed or swallowed up. |
| adjustive | Tending or serving to adjust. |
| superabsorbentnoun | Any superabsorbent substance. |
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