Adsorbent (Adjective)
Meaning
Having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The activated carbon filter is an adsorbent material that effectively removes impurities from water by attracting and holding onto pollutants.
- Silica gel is an adsorbent substance commonly used in cat litter to control moisture and odors.
- The adsorbent properties of zeolites make them useful in applications ranging from water purification to odor control.
- Kaolin, a type of clay, is an adsorbent powder often used in the production of paper and ceramics.
- Charcoal is a popular adsorbent for removing contaminants from soil and groundwater due to its high surface area and reactivity.