adsorption meaning
UK US /ədˈsɔrpʃən/ 3 syllables
adsorption (noun): the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid.
Definition of adsorption
- the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid
Synonyms: surface assimilation
Type of: sorption
Kinds: chemisorption
Related forms: adsorb
adsorption in a sentence
- Let's explain the difference between absorption and adsorption.
How to pronounce adsorption
adsorption is pronounced /ədˈsɔrpʃən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with adsorption
Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AD · words ending in ON · 10-letter words
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