Where does “adsorption” come from?
Adsorption is a German term formed from ad- plus sorbtion, a variant of absorption, referring to the adhesion of a thin layer of molecules to a surface.
adsorption (English): The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of...
Definitions
- The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of...
Ancestry of “adsorption”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Adsorption | adsorption |
| 2 | German | Absorption | absorption (act or process of absorbing, either liquid or light) |