sorptive
/sɔrˈpɪv/ · sor·pive
adjective
- Having the ability to absorb or take in something, such as a substance or energy. The sorptive properties of the new material made it ideal for use in water filtration systems.
noun
- A substance or material that has the ability to absorb or take in something. The sorptive in the soil helped to clean the polluted water.
Did you know? The term sorptive is often used in scientific contexts to describe materials that have the ability to absorb or take in substances, such as water or chemicals.