adsorption
nounHow many syllables in adsorption?
There are 3 syllables in the word adsorption.How to pronounce adsorption:
Definition of adsorption:
- adsorption (noun):
- noun. the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid.
- the adhesion in an extremely thin layer of molecules (as of gases, solutes, or liquids) to the surfaces of solid bodies or liquids with which they are in contact compare absorption
Synonyms for adsorption:
chemisorption
chemosorption
surface assimilation
Antonyms for adsorption:
desorption
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