desorb

verb

de·sorb | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈsȯrb

How to pronounce desorb (audio)

, -ˈzȯrb

How to pronounce desorb (audio)

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desorbed; desorbing; desorbs

Definition of desorb

transitive verb

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

Examples of desorb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pure water then desorbs into an air-tight system and is condensed inside the hydropanels. — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, "Make Your Home Super Sustainable with These ‘Hydropanels’ That Make Drinkable Water," 17 Jan. 2020

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“Desorb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desorb. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.

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desorb

transitive verb

de·sorb | \ (ˈ)dē-ˈsȯ(ə)rb

, -ˈzȯ(ə)rb

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Medical Definition of desorb

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

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