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sorbent

Syllabification: (sor·bent)
Pronunciation: /ˈsôrbənt/
Definition of sorbent

noun

Chemistry
  • a substance that has the property of collecting molecules of another substance by sorption.

Origin:

early 20th century: from sorb 'take up by sorption', on the pattern of absorbent

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