Associations to the word «Adsorbent»

Wiktionary

ADSORBENT, adjective. Tending to adsorb.
ADSORBENT, noun. The solid or liquid in the process of adsorption on which the adsorbate accumulates.

Dictionary definition

ADSORBENT, noun. A material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance.
ADSORBENT, adjective. Having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke