sorb meaning

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sorb (verb): take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption.

sorb has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and noun.

sorb as a verb

  1. take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption

    Synonyms: take up

    Type of: change state

    Kinds: absorb, adsorb, chemisorb

    Related forms: sorption, sorbent

sorb as a noun

  1. acid gritty-textured fruit

    Synonyms: sorb apple

    Type of: edible fruit

Word lists: words starting with SO · words ending in RB · 4-letter words

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