Definition of sorbent in English:

sorbent

noun ˈsɔːb(ə)ntˈsɔrbənt

Chemistry

A substance which has the property of collecting molecules of another substance by sorption.
〔化〕吸附剂
Example sentencesExamples
- This technique quickly removes water and nontarget compounds with magnesium sulfate and a primary-secondary amine sorbent.
- It is used in many applications, such as in cosmetic formulations or as a low cost sorbent.
- Following this is an acid gas sorbent for collection of chemical agent acid gas by-products.
- The system uses powdered sorbent to remove chemical agents from surfaces.
- The high surface area of the silicon dioxide makes it a natural sorbent for capturing more carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.

Origin

Early 20th century: from sorb 'take up by sorption', on the pattern of absorbent.

Definition of sorbent in US English:

sorbent

nounˈsôrbəntˈsɔrbənt

Chemistry

A substance which has the property of collecting molecules of another substance by sorption.
〔化〕吸附剂
Example sentencesExamples
- This technique quickly removes water and nontarget compounds with magnesium sulfate and a primary-secondary amine sorbent.
- The system uses powdered sorbent to remove chemical agents from surfaces.
- It is used in many applications, such as in cosmetic formulations or as a low cost sorbent.
- Following this is an acid gas sorbent for collection of chemical agent acid gas by-products.
- The high surface area of the silicon dioxide makes it a natural sorbent for capturing more carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.

Origin

Early 20th century: from sorb ‘take up by sorption’, on the pattern of absorbent.

词汇	sorbent
释义	Definition of sorbent in English: sorbent noun ˈsɔːb(ə)ntˈsɔrbənt Chemistry A substance which has the property of collecting molecules of another substance by sorption. 〔化〕吸附剂 Example sentencesExamples This technique quickly removes water and nontarget compounds with magnesium sulfate and a primary-secondary amine sorbent. It is used in many applications, such as in cosmetic formulations or as a low cost sorbent. Following this is an acid gas sorbent for collection of chemical agent acid gas by-products. The system uses powdered sorbent to remove chemical agents from surfaces. The high surface area of the silicon dioxide makes it a natural sorbent for capturing more carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Origin Early 20th century: from sorb 'take up by sorption', on the pattern of absorbent. Definition of sorbent in US English: sorbent nounˈsôrbəntˈsɔrbənt Chemistry A substance which has the property of collecting molecules of another substance by sorption. 〔化〕吸附剂 Example sentencesExamples This technique quickly removes water and nontarget compounds with magnesium sulfate and a primary-secondary amine sorbent. The system uses powdered sorbent to remove chemical agents from surfaces. It is used in many applications, such as in cosmetic formulations or as a low cost sorbent. Following this is an acid gas sorbent for collection of chemical agent acid gas by-products. The high surface area of the silicon dioxide makes it a natural sorbent for capturing more carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Origin Early 20th century: from sorb ‘take up by sorption’, on the pattern of absorbent.
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