desorb

verb de·sorb \(ˌ)dē-ˈsȯrb, -ˈzȯrb\

Definition of DESORB

transitive verb

: to remove (a sorbed substance) by the reverse of adsorption or absorption

1924

Medical Dictionary

transitive verb de·sorb \(ˈ)dē-ˈsȯ(ə)rb, -ˈzȯ(ə)rb\

: to remove (a sorbed substance) by the reverse of adsorption or absorption

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