desorbent
|de-sorb-ent|
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/dɪˈsɔrbənt/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈzɔːbənt/
removal agent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'desorbent' originates from the Latin prefix 'de-' meaning 'away' and the root 'sorbēre' meaning 'to suck in'.
Historical Evolution
'desorbent' changed from the Latin word 'desorbēre' and eventually became the modern English word 'desorbent'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove by suction', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that causes desorption'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/22 00:36