sorbent

• Matériau capable ou enclin à absorber une autre substance par absorption ou adsorption.

A material that has the capacity or tendency to take up another substance by either absorption or adsorption.

1. Absorbent or adsorbent materialC1formalscientific

   A material that has the capacity to take up another substance by either absorption or adsorption.

   matériau sorbant

   • Activated carbon is a common sorbent used in water purification.
   • The sorbent effectively removed the chemical spill from the floor.
   • Scientists developed a new sorbent for capturing carbon dioxide from the air.

   Synonymesabsorbentadsorbent