Definition of adsorbent
: a usually solid substance that adsorbs another substance
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The tricky part is the second step: finding an affordable adsorbent material that will attract uranium in a marine environment and then relinquish it so that it can be processed into nuclear fuel.
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This minimalist bottle is specially scaled to fit an adsorbent stick of Japanese white charcoal (included with purchase).
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