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sorption

/ˈsɔːrpʃən/ /ˈsɔːrpʃn/

Meanings
noun
Either of the processes of absorption and adsorption; sorbing.

Examples :

"The sorption of spilled cleaner onto the paper towel helped to quickly absorb the liquid and adsorb it to the towel's surface. "
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Illustration processes

processes noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The bakery uses complex processes to transform flour, sugar, and eggs into delicious cakes. "

Illustration quickly

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

Illustration surface

surface noun

/ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

Illustration spilled

spilled verb

/spɪld/ /spɪlt/

To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.

"I spilled some sticky juice on the kitchen floor."

Illustration adsorption

adsorption noun

/ædˈsɔːrpʃən/ /æbˈzɔːrpʃən/

The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface.

"The charcoal filter adsorbed the unpleasant odors from the air. "

Illustration liquid

liquid noun

/ˈlɪkwɪd/

A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.

"A liquid can freeze to become a solid or evaporate into a gas."

Illustration cleaner

cleaner noun

/ˈkliː.nə/ /ˈkli.nɚ/

A person whose occupation is to clean floors, windows and other things.

"The cleaner came to our school today to clean the floors and the bathrooms. "

Illustration helped

helped verb

/hɛlpt/

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

Illustration either

either adverb

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

Illustration adsorb

adsorb verb

/ədˈsɔːb/

To accumulate on a surface, by adsorption

"The activated carbon filter in the water purifier helps to adsorb impurities, making the water cleaner. "

Illustration absorb

absorb verb

/əbˈsɔːb/ /æbˈsɔɹb/

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

"The company absorbed the smaller firm, and now all the employees work together under one roof. "

Illustration absorption

absorption noun

/əbˈsɔːp.ʃn̩/ /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/

The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,

"The absorption of new information during the lecture was crucial for passing the exam. "