adsorbates
|ad-sorb-ates|
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/ædˈsɔrˌbeɪts/
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/ædˈsɔːˌbeɪts/
(adsorbate)
substance on surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adsorbate' originates from the Latin word 'adsorbere,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'sorbere' meant 'to suck in.'
Historical Evolution
'adsorbere' transformed into the modern English word 'adsorbate' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to suck in toward a surface,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
substances that have been adsorbed onto a surface.
The adsorbates were removed from the surface using a solvent.
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Last updated: 2025/05/13 17:06