Adsorption

Word ADSORPTION
Character 10
Hyphenation adsorption
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Adsorption"

What do we mean by adsorption?

The accumulation of gases, liquids, or solutes on the surface of a solid or liquid. noun

The mechanical imbibition of fluids or gases. noun

Condensation of gases on the surfaces of solids. noun

The process by which molecules of a substance form a thin film on the surface of a solid. Distinguished from absorption, in which the foreign substance penetrates the body of the absorbing material. noun

The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface. Not to be confused with the process of absorption. noun

The accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid noun

The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Adsorption

The word "adsorption" in example sentences

Mass attraction and electrostatic force - a combination of these two forces is frequently called adsorption, enable the particles to keep in contact with other solids and the filter material. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Analysis by adsorption is founded on the phenomenon which also serves as a basis for the design of contemporary gas-masks. ❋ Unknown (1964)

"adsorption" which results from the molecular attraction of substances to the surface of the media. ❋ Unknown (2008)

ALSO … many large facilities use adsorption air conditioners already (and duh the array can be used for heating as well), they could be taking the coolant from the concentrated PV array and using it to provide MOST of the input energy for their HVAC systems. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Detailed studies of adsorption on surfaces, were carried out by Irving Langmuir at the research laboratory of General Electric Company, and when he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1932, he was the first industrial scientist to receive this distinction. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Tiselius also refined adsorption analysis, a method first used by the Russian botanist, Michail ❋ Unknown (2010)

I need some help with regard to the size of gas molecules and adsorption of atmospheric gases. ❋ EliRabett (2010)

White plastic and gum erasers work with adsorption, when rubbed over the paper surface, the graphite bonds with the eraser surface. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Pete, could you help Eli by detailing a bit more what you want to know about adsorption, in particular what systems you are thinking about? ❋ EliRabett (2010)

Eli, my comment has noithing to do with the topic but I need some help with regard to the size of gas molecules and adsorption of atmospheric gases. ❋ EliRabett (2010)

Beyond adsorption there is abrasion, rubbing the surface of the material off, taking the layer of dirt with it. ❋ Unknown (2008)

That should answer your request for more details on QUOTE; .. what you want to know about adsorption, in particular what systems you are thinking about? ❋ EliRabett (2010)

Rubber erasers work both with adsorption and with some amount of abrasion. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Positive cell that accompany rs despair adsorption. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Characterizing As (III, V) adsorption by soils surrounding ash disposal facilities [An article from: Chemosphere] by P.E. Burns ❋ Unknown (2009)

This year's award is to a single recipient, Gerhard Ertl, according to Andy Mitchison of Sceptical Chymist blog and an associate editor at Nature (link above) "one of the fathers of the area, famous for his seminal work on hydrogen adsorption to metal surfaces, the mechanism of the Haber-Bosch process and the oxidation of carbon monoxide on platinum". ❋ Maxine (2007)

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