desorptively
|de-sorp-tive-ly|
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/dɪˈsɔːrptɪvli/
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/dɪˈzɔːptɪvli/
(desorptive)
removal process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'desorptively' originates from the Latin prefix 'de-' meaning 'away from' and the root 'sorbere' meaning 'to suck in'.
Historical Evolution
'desorptively' changed from the Latin word 'desorbere' and eventually became the modern English word 'desorptive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove by sucking away', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the process of desorption'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to desorption, the process of removing an adsorbed substance from a surface.
The catalyst acted desorptively, releasing the gas from its surface.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 02:25