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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.

adsorptiveadjective

more adsorptive

Comp.

most adsorptive

Super.

/ədˈzɔːptɪv/

/ædˈzɔrp.tɪv/

The adsorptive properties of the material make it ideal for filtration.

Адсорбционные свойства материала делают его идеальным для фильтрации.

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.