sorption

noun

sorp·​tion ˈsȯrp-shən How to pronounce sorption (audio)
: the process of sorbing : the state of being sorbed
sorptive adjective

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from absorption & adsorption

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sorption was in 1909

Dictionary Entries Near sorption

Cite this Entry

“Sorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorption. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

sorption

noun
sorp·​tion ˈsȯrp-shən How to pronounce sorption (audio)
: the process of sorbing : the state of being sorbed
selective sorption of the components of a mixture
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