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/ædˈsɔːb/ verb · British & US
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What does adsorb mean?

verb

to attract and hold gases or liquids on a surface, typically by adsorption, without being absorbed into the material.

Example

"The activated carbon adsorbed the impurities from the water, making it safe to drink."

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