| Pronunciation: | | ad'sorpshun
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| Matching Terms: | | adsorption fermentation
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| | Definition: | | [n] the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid |
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| | Synonyms: | | surface assimilation |
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| | See Also: | | chemisorption, chemosorption, sorption |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | - In chemistry, refers to the accumulation of molecules of a gas or liquid on the surface of another substance; note that the accumulating molecules do not actually penetrate the substance they're on.
- In virology, refers to the adhesion of a substance to an organic particle in a solution, e.g. the adhesion of a virus to a cell.
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| | Related Terms: | | absorbency, absorbent, absorption, adsorbent, assimilation, blotter, blotting, blotting paper, chemisorption, chemosorption, digestion, endosmosis, engrossment, exosmosis, infiltration, osmosis, percolation, seepage, sorption, sponge, sponging |
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