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sorption

Syllabification: (sorp·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˈsôrpSHən/

Definition of sorption

noun

Chemistry
  • absorption and adsorption considered as a single process.

Origin:

early 20th century: back-formation from absorption and adsorption (see adsorb)

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