adsorb
/ədˈsɔːb/ · ad.sorb
verb
- To accumulate on a surface, by adsorption. The catalyst adsorbed the reactants, initiating the chemical reaction.
- To attract and hold onto something, often in a physical or chemical sense. The magnet adsorbed the metal shavings, drawing them towards its surface.
Did you know? The term 'adsorb' is used in various scientific contexts, including chemistry, materials science, and engineering, to describe the process of accumulation on a surface, often involving chemical or physical interactions.