adsorb

verb ad·sorb \ ad-ˈsȯrb , -ˈzȯrb \

Definition of adsorb

transitive verb

:to take up and hold by adsorption

intransitive verb

:to become adsorbed

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adsorbable

play \-ˈsȯr-bə-bəl, -ˈzȯr-\ adjective

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adsorber

play \-ˈsȯr-bər, -ˈzȯr-\ noun

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Russia also insisted in its Paris submission that it be given the maximum potential credit for carbon adsorbed out of the atmosphere by Siberia’s vast undeveloped forests.

— Washington Post, "Unlike others, Putin doesn’t criticize Trump over decision," 3 June 2017
Russia also insisted in its Paris submission that it be given the maximum potential credit for carbon adsorbed out of the atmosphere by Siberia’s vast undeveloped forests.

— Washington Post, "Unlike others, Putin doesn’t criticize Trump over decision," 3 June 2017
Russia also insisted in its Paris submission that it be given the maximum potential credit for carbon adsorbed out of the atmosphere by Siberia’s vast undeveloped forests.

— Washington Post, "Unlike others, Putin doesn’t criticize Trump over decision," 3 June 2017
Russia also insisted in its Paris submission that it be given the maximum potential credit for carbon adsorbed out of the atmosphere by Siberia’s vast undeveloped forests.

— Washington Post, "Unlike others, Putin doesn’t criticize Trump over decision," 3 June 2017
Russia also insisted in its Paris submission that it be given the maximum potential credit for carbon adsorbed out of the atmosphere by Siberia’s vast undeveloped forests.

— Washington Post, "Unlike others, Putin doesn’t criticize Trump over decision," 3 June 2017
Russia also insisted in its Paris submission that it be given the maximum potential credit for carbon adsorbed out of the atmosphere by Siberia’s vast undeveloped forests.

— Washington Post, "Unlike others, Putin doesn’t criticize Trump over decision," 3 June 2017
Russia also insisted in its Paris submission that it be given the maximum potential credit for carbon adsorbed out of the atmosphere by Siberia’s vast undeveloped forests.

— Washington Post, "Unlike others, Putin doesn’t criticize Trump over decision," 3 June 2017
Russia also insisted in its Paris submission that it be given the maximum potential credit for carbon adsorbed out of the atmosphere by Siberia's vast undeveloped forests.

— associated press, cleveland.com, "Putin: 'Don't worry, be happy' as Trump ditches climate deal," 2 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of adsorb

ad- + absorb

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adsorb

transitive verb ad·sorb \ ad-ˈsȯ(ə)rb , -ˈzȯ(ə)rb \

medical Definition of adsorb

:to take up and hold by adsorption

intransitive verb

:to become adsorbed

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adsorbability

play \-ˌsȯr-bə-ˈbil-ət-ē, -ˌzȯr-\ noun plural -ties

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adsorbable

play \-ˈsȯr-bə-bəl, -ˈzȯr-\ adjective

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