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sorbent

/ˈsɔːb.ənt/

/ˈsɔr.bənt/

sorbentnoun

sorbents

/ˈsɔːb.ənt/

/ˈsɔr.bənt/

Translations

The sorbent was used to clean up the oil spill.

Сорбент использовался для очистки разлива нефти.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sorbent material

spongy substance

filtering agent

sorbentadjective

more sorbent

Comp.

most sorbent

Super.

/ˈsɔː.bənt/

/ˈsɔr.bənt/

Definitions

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.

Synonyms