adsorbent
1. [ adjective ] having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface
Synonyms: surface-assimilative adsorptive
Related terms: nonadsorbent chemisorptive
2. [ noun ] a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance
Synonyms: adsorbent_material
Related terms: sorbent adsorb
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