adsorption
noun/ædˈsɔrpʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,436 most common English word
Meaning
The process by which molecules of a substance adhere to the surface of a solid or liquid rather than being absorbed into it.
Example sentence
Scientists use activated carbon for adsorption of pollutants onto its surface in water treatment plants.
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