Sorbent (Noun)
Meaning
A material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Activated charcoal is a highly effective sorbent for removing impurities from water.
- The new air filter uses a specialized sorbent to capture pollutants and odors.
- Silica gel is a common sorbent used in desiccants to control humidity.
- Zeolites are naturally occurring sorbents that can selectively absorb certain gases.
- The company developed a new sorbent material that can efficiently capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.