chemisorption
noun/ˌkɛmɪˈsɔrpʃən/
Frequency rank: #19,958 most common English word
Meaning
The chemical bonding of atoms or molecules to a solid surface, forming a strong, often irreversible attachment.
Example sentence
Scientists observed chemisorption of hydrogen molecules onto the platinum surface during the experiment.
Synonyms & related words
- adsorption
- bonding
- attachment
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 19,901–20,000
- alveolusA small cavity or socket, especially one in the jawbone that holds a tooth, or a tiny air sac in the lungs.
- reductantA substance that reduces another substance by donating electrons in a chemical reaction.
- allophonea phonetic variant of a phoneme that does not change the meaning of a word.
- dicota flowering plant whose seed contains two embryonic leaves (cotyledons).
- lexemeThe basic unit of the vocabulary of a language, representing a word and all its inflected forms.
- ablautA systematic vowel change within a word to indicate grammatical function, common in Indo-European languages.
- auspiceprotection, support, or patronage given by an influential person or organization.
- cogitateTo think deeply and carefully about something.
- flambeto pour alcohol over food and ignite it, creating a brief burst of flames for flavor or dramatic effect.
- decrescendoA gradual decrease in loudness in a piece of music.