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sorb applenounA European fruit tree, Sorbus domestica, also called the service tree
take upverb(transitive) To lift; to raise.
sorptionnoun(sciences) Either of the processes of absorption and adsorption; sorbing.
enterosorptionnounThe adsorption of (typically toxic) substances from the intestines by a sorbent (such as activated charcoal)
readsorptionnounThe adsorption of a material that was previously removed from a surface
sorbentnoun(sciences) A substance that can enable sorption.
adsorbernounSomething which adsorbs, especially a solid material, such as activated carbon, that has a high surface area and is used to capture a gas or liquid
adsorbtionnounMisspelling of adsorption. [The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface.]
absorbitionnoun(rare) Absorption.
adsorbentnounThe solid or liquid in the process of adsorption on which the adsorbate accumulates.
desorbtionnounAlternative form of desorption. [The process in which atomic or molecular species leave the surface of a solid and escape into the surroundings; the reverse of absorption or adsorption.]
getteringnoun(sciences) The removal of gas by sorption.
absorbernounSomething that absorbs.
sorbitisationnounAlternative form of sorbitization. [(metallurgy) The process of sorbitizing, especially in the hardening of metal by interrupted quenching.]
chemisorptionnoun(physical chemistry) the process in which a substance is adsorbed on the surface of another by means of chemical rather than physical bonding
desorbentnoun(sciences) A substance that can enable desorption.
deadsorptionnounAlternative form of desorption. [The process in which atomic or molecular species leave the surface of a solid and escape into the surroundings; the reverse of absorption or adsorption.]
physiosorptionnounAlternative form of physisorption. [(physical chemistry) adsorption in which the forces involved are intermolecular rather than chemical]
adsorptionnounThe adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface.
desorbernounSomething that promotes desorption, especially one that separates oil and water

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