Sorb (Verb)
Meaning
Take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The sponge will sorb the water from the spilled glass quickly due to its porous properties.
- Activated charcoal is commonly used materials that help sorb pollutants from air and water.
- Zeolites can sorb and store various gases including carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
- Silica gel can effectively sorb moisture from the air and is used in drying products.
- Certain types of clay have been used for years to sorb water and make the soil more stable.