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- [ad-sawrb, -zawrb]
- /ædˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/
- /ædˈsɔːbənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-sawrb, -zawrb]
- /ædˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/
Definitions of adsorbent word
- adjective adsorbent capable of adsorption 3
- noun adsorbent a material, such as activated charcoal, on which adsorption can occur 3
- adjective adsorbent that is capable of adsorbing 3
- noun adsorbent a thing or substance that adsorbs 3
- noun adsorbent An adsorbent is a solid substance used to collect solute molecules from a liquid or gas. 3
- verb with object adsorbent to gather (a gas, liquid, or dissolved substance) on a surface in a condensed layer: Charcoal will adsorb gases. 1
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Origin of adsorbent
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; ad- + (ab)sorb
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Parts of speech for Adsorbent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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adsorbent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
adsorbent usage trend in Literature
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