SINCE 1828
sorb
verb
\ ˈsȯrb
\
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sorbed;
sorbing;
sorbs
Definition of sorb
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to take up and hold by either adsorption or absorption
Sorb
noun
\ ˈsȯrb
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\
Other Words from sorb
Verb
sorbability
\ ˌsȯr-bə-ˈbi-lə-tē
\
noun
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noun
sorbable
\ ˈsȯr-bə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
Noun
Sorbian
\ ˈsȯr-bē-ən
\
adjective or noun
\
adjective or noun
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sorb
transitive verb
\ ˈsȯrb
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Medical Definition of sorb
: to take up and hold by either adsorption or absorption
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