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Definitions for sorbent
ˈsɔr bəntsor·bent
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Princeton's WordNet
sorbent, sorbent materialnoun
a material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption
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sorbentnoun
A substance that can enable sorption.
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A sorbent is a substance that has the ability to collect molecules of another substance by absorption, adsorption, or a combination of both processes. It is commonly used in various applications, such as in environmental cleanup, water treatment, air filtering or in chemical reactions. The effectiveness of a sorbent depends on its surface area, porosity, and chemical properties.
Webster Dictionary
Sorbentnoun
an absorbent
Etymology: [L. sorbens, p. pr. of sorbere to suck in, to absorb.]
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The numerical value of sorbent in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
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The numerical value of sorbent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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