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adsorptive

/ədˈzɔːptɪv/

/ædˈzɔrp.tɪv/

Translations

adsorptivenoun

adsorptives

/ədˈzɔːp.tɪv/

/ədˈzɔːrp.tɪv/

Used, though less commonly than 'adsorbent', to denote a substance that adsorbs another.

adsorbantChimie : substance capable d’adsorber une autre substance à sa surface.

Activated charcoal is a highly effective adsorptive for removing toxins.

Le charbon actif est un adsorbant très efficace pour éliminer les toxines.

adsorptiveadjective

more adsorptive

Comp.

most adsorptive

Super.

/ədˈzɔːptɪv/

/ædˈzɔrp.tɪv/

adsorbantChimie : qui a la capacité d’adsorber des substances à sa surface.

The adsorptive properties of activated charcoal make it effective for filtering impurities from water.

Les propriétés adsorbantes du charbon actif le rendent efficace pour filtrer les impuretés de l’eau.

Synonyms

adsorptivenoun

A substance that has the capability to adsorb another substance onto its surface.

Activated charcoal is a highly effective adsorptive for removing toxins.

adsorptiveadjective

Having the ability or tendency to adsorb substances, particularly gases or liquids, onto a surface.

The adsorptive properties of activated charcoal make it effective for filtering impurities from water.