sorbent

UK
/ˈsɔːb.ənt/
US
/ˈsɔr.bənt/

Übersetzungen

sorbentsubstantiv
sorbents
Pl.
UK
/ˈsɔːb.ənt/
US
/ˈsɔr.bənt/
The sorbent was used to clean up the oil spill.
Сорбент использовался для очистки разлива нефти.
Synonyme
sorbent material
spongy substance
filtering agent
sorbentadjektiv
more sorbent
Komp.
most sorbent
Super.
UK
/ˈsɔː.bənt/
US
/ˈsɔr.bənt/

Definitionen

sorbentsubstantiv
A material used to absorb or adsorb liquids or gases.
The cleanup crew used a sorbent to soak up the oil spill in the ocean.
sorbentadjektiv
Having the ability to absorb or adsorb substances, especially liquids or gases.
Because the cloth is highly sorbent, it quickly picked up the spilled chemical.