Adsorbent
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adjective.
Capable of adsorption.
noun.
An adsorptive material, such as activated charcoal.
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adjective.
Tending to
adsorb
.
noun.
The
solid
or
liquid
in the process of
adsorption
on which the
adsorbate
accumulates
.
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adjective.
having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface
noun.
a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance
Word Usage
"It has adsorbent properties and is used in Kaopectate to treat diarrhea."