adsorbent

UK
/ædˈzɔːb.ənt/
US
/ædˈzɔrb.ənt/

Translations

adsorbentnoun
adsorbents
pl
UK
/ədˈzɔː.bənt/
US
/ədˈzɔr.bənt/
Activated charcoal is a common adsorbent used in water purification.
Активированный уголь - это распространенный адсорбент, используемый в очистке воды.
Synonyms
spongy material
adsorbentadjective
more adsorbent
Comp.
most adsorbent
Super.
UK
/ædˈzɔːb.ənt/
US
/ædˈzɔrb.ənt/
The adsorbent material was used to clean up the spill.
Адсорбирующий материал использовался для очистки разлива.

Definitions

adsorbentnoun
A substance that is capable of adsorbing another substance, typically used to remove impurities or contaminants from liquids or gases.
Activated charcoal is a common adsorbent used in water filtration systems.
adsorbentadjective
Having the ability or tendency to adsorb substances, especially liquids or gases, onto its surface.
The adsorbent material in the filter helps to remove impurities from the water.