SINCE 1828
desorb
verb
de·sorb
| \ (ˌ)dē-ˈsȯrb
, -ˈzȯrb
\
, -ˈzȯrb
\
desorbed;
desorbing;
desorbs
Definition of desorb
: to remove (a sorbed substance) by the reverse of adsorption or absorption
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desorb
transitive verb
de·sorb
| \ (ˈ)dē-ˈsȯ(ə)rb
, -ˈzȯ(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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