sorbent

[ sawr-buhnt ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a surface that sorbs. sorb.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sorbent¹

First recorded in 1905–10; sorb ² + -ent

Example Sentences

In addition to daily water production, sorbent materials that harvest atmosphere water could also play an important role in future applications such as dehumidification, agriculture irrigation, and thermal management for electronic devices.

From Science Daily

Traditional carbon capture methods use sorbents to capture CO2 at point-of-source locations, and then use heat or generated vacuums to release CO2 from the sorbent.

From Science Daily

The air passes over a special solid sorbent filter that traps the carbon dioxide.

From The Verge

Climeworks also intends to derive savings from improvements to crucial materials, like the sorbent that catches the CO₂.

From New York Times

About 3,000 feet of hard boom have been put out, and sorbent material and skimmers are collecting the oil.

From Seattle Times