Adsorbent Definition

adsorbent
adjective
  1. having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface
noun
  1. a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance

"Adsorbent" in song lyrics

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  • "adsorbate and adsorbent"
    AOL — AOL

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