desorption

noun

de·​sorp·​tion (ˌ)dē-ˈsȯrp-shən How to pronounce desorption (audio)
-ˈzȯrp-
: the process of desorbing

Examples of desorption in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Turning the excess heat into electricity The aerogel has produced freshwater, but what about the extra heat generated by the carbon black particles during desorption? Rupendra Brahambhatt, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2023 Carbon’s porous structure also aids in transferring heat and water molecules, making the desorption process effective. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of desorption was in 1924

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“Desorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desorption. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

desorption

noun
de·​sorp·​tion -ˈsȯrp-shən How to pronounce desorption (audio) -ˈzȯrp- How to pronounce desorption (audio)
: the process of desorbing
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