Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desorb
verb
/ˌdiːsˈɔːrb/
Definition
To remove a substance that has been absorbed or taken up by a surface.
Examples
- The researcher needed to desorb the molecules from the solid surface for further analysis.
- In the experiment, the gas was desorbed from the liquid after heating.
- To clean the material, it is often necessary to desorb contaminants effectively.
Meaning
Desorption refers to the process of a previously absorbed substance being released from a material or surface.
Synonyms
- release
- eject
- exude
