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adsorptive

/ədˈzɔːptɪv/

/ædˈzɔrp.tɪv/

adsorptivenoun

adsorptives

/ədˈzɔːp.tɪv/

/ədˈzɔːrp.tɪv/

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

Definitions

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

Activated charcoal is a highly effective adsorptive for removing toxins.

adsorptiveadjective

more adsorptive

Comp.

most adsorptive

Super.

/ədˈzɔːptɪv/

/ædˈzɔrp.tɪv/

Translations

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

Адсорбционные свойства материала делают его идеальным для фильтрации.

Definitions

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.

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