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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.

Synonyms

  • Take Up

Hypernyms

  • Turn

Related Words

  • Sorption (noun)
  • Sorbent (noun)
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