Definitions for sorbent
ˈsɔr bəntsor·bent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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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1. sorbentnoun

   A substance that can enable sorption.

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1. sorbent

   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.

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1. Sorbentnoun

   an absorbent

2. Etymology: [L. sorbens, p. pr. of sorbere to suck in, to absorb.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sorbent in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sorbent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sorbent
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sorbent
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorbent
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
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