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adsorbate

Pronunciation: [ædˈsɔːrbeɪt]

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Learn how to use adsorbate in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “chemistry”

(noun) adsorbate is a substance that is attracted to and sticks to the surface of another material. Imagine dust sticking to a table; the dust is like an adsorbate.

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The water molecules acted as adsorbates on the surface of the sand.

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The oil did not work well as an adsorbate on the plastic surface.

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What adsorbates are present on the filtering material?

Context: “materials science”

(noun) adsorbate can also refer to the specific molecules or particles that attach themselves to a surface in materials science studies.

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The researchers discovered new adsorbates that changed the material's properties.

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There were no suitable adsorbates found for this experiment.

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What types of adsorbates can enhance the surface properties of metals?

How to pronounce adsorbate

Pronunciation: [ædˈsɔːrbeɪt]

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