desorb

[ dee-sawrb, -zawrb ]

verb (used with object)

, Physical Chemistry.

1. to remove an absorbate or adsorbate from (an absorbent or adsorbent).

desorb

/ -ˈzɔːb; dɪˈsɔːb /

verb

1. chem to change from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state

Other Words From

• de·sorp·tion [dee-, sawrp, -sh, uh, n, -, zawrp, -], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of desorb¹

1920–25; de- + -sorb, modeled on absorb

Example Sentences

First they used classical computers to model how molecules adsorb and desorb from catalyst particles; then they applied their quantum computer to identify the most likely reaction pathway of the electrons and protons involved.

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