desorption

noun

de·​sorp·​tion (ˌ)dē-ˈsȯrp-shən 

-ˈzȯrp-

: the process of desorbing

Examples of desorption in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One is a laser desorption mass spectrometer, called ORIGIN, which is being built in Bern, Switzerland. — Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Then, steam fills the chambers, heating the sorbent and breaking its chemical bonds with CO2, freeing it for collection—a step called desorption. — Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Aug. 2026

The chemists redesigned the MOF structure with atomic precision, tuning its desorption profile while preserving its stability and low-humidity adsorption. — Dr. Samer Taha, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

One version stood out during desorption, releasing most of the gas at significantly lower temperatures. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for desorption

• absorption
• adsorption
• resorption
• chemisorption
• malabsorption
• reabsorption
• sorption

Medical Definition

desorption

noun

de·​sorp·​tion -ˈsȯrp-shən  -ˈzȯrp- 

: the process of desorbing