adsorbent
adjective chemistry specialized uk/ædˈzɔː.bənt/ us/ædˈzɔː.bənt/
吸附的
An adsorbent material causes a substance, usually a gas, to form a very thin layer on its surface.
Fuller’s earth is a highly adsorbent claylike substance. 漂白土是一种有高度吸附力的类似粘土的物质。
Some specific gaseous pollutants may be removed by adsorbent beds. 吸附床可移除一些特殊的气态污染物质。
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- GAC is a highly porous adsorbent material.
- These devices require frequent replacement of the adsorbent material.
- Once the adsorbent surface of the nose is filled with odorant molecules, it becomes saturated and no "stronger" smell will be perceived.
See: adsorb
adsorbent
noun [ C ] chemistry specialized
吸附剂
a material that causes a substance, usually a gas, to form a very thin layer on its surface
Several adsorbents are available, including silica gel and alumina. 有几种吸附剂可用，包括硅胶和铝矾土。
Animal charcoal is used as an adsorbent to remove colouring matter from food liquids. 动物炭可以用作吸附剂，移除食用液体中的染色物。
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- Sometimes, the adsorbate is incorporated into the structure of the adsorbent.
- Terra fullonica is used as an adsorbent in toiletries.
- When the adsorbent becomes saturated with odour molecules, its adsorptive capacity is greatly reduced.
See: adsorb