noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something which adsorbs, especially a solid material, such as activated carbon, that has a high surface area and is used to capture a gas or liquid
2. 2
   an apparatus used in the adhesion of atoms, ions, or molecules from a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid to a surface. wordnet

Etymology

From adsorb + -er.

Related phrases

activated carbonsurface area

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