adsorption

noun

the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid

Roots

adad- · Latin · to, toward sorberesorpt- · Latin · to suck in, absorb io-ion · Latin · act or process of

Synonyms for adsorption

sorptionn chemisorptionn adsorbentn absorptionn

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