adsorption

Meanings

• Noun

  The process by which substances adhere to a surface.

• Noun

  The adherence of molecules or ions of a substance to a surface.

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Antonyms

desorption

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Rhymes

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absorption , desolation , construction , consolation

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Variants

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adsorption , adsorptions , adsorptive

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'adsorbere', meaning 'to take or receive to oneself'.

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Trivia

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1. Adsorption is the opposite of desorption, which is the process of releasing adsorbed substances.

2. Adsorption is an important process in water filtration, where impurities are removed from water by adhering to activated carbon filters.

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1. Adsorbent: A substance that adsorbs other substances.

2. Adsorption isotherm: A graphical representation of the relationship between the amount of adsorbate adsorbed and the concentration of adsorbate in the solution at constant temperature.

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Culture

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Adsorption is a significant concept in various scientific fields such as chemistry, biology, and environmental science. It has been extensively studied and applied in various industries including water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and energy.

How to Memorize "adsorption"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sponge absorbing water. Now imagine the same sponge adsorbing molecules onto its surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of molecules sticking to a surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'ADSORB' to remember the meaning: Adhere, Surface, Other Substance.

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