Medical Dictionary
adsorption
noun ad·sorp·tion \ad-ˈsȯrp-shən, -ˈzȯrp-\
Medical Definition of ADSORPTION
: the adhesion in an extremely thin layer of molecules (as of gases, solutes, or liquids) to the surfaces of solid bodies or liquids with which they are in contact—compare absorption
—ad·sorp·tive \-ˈsȯrp-tiv, -ˈzȯrp-\ adjective
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up adsorption? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).