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verb de·sorb \ (ˌ)dē-ˈsȯrb , -ˈzȯrb \

Definition of desorb

transitive verb
: to remove (a sorbed substance) by the reverse of adsorption or absorption

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1924

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desorb

transitive verb de·sorb \ (ˈ)dē-ˈsȯ(ə)rb , -ˈzȯ(ə)rb \

medical Definition of desorb

: to remove (a sorbed substance) by the reverse of adsorption or absorption

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