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Adsorption

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adsorption /ad·sorp·tion/ (ad-sorp´shun) the action of a substance in attracting and holding other materials or particles on its surface.
ad·sorp·tion (d-zôrpshn)
n.
The property of a solid or liquid to attract and hold to its surface a gas, liquid, solute, or suspension.

Adsorption
The binding of a chemical (e.g., drug or poison) to a solid material such as activated charcoal or clay.
Mentioned in: Charcoal, Activated

adsorption,
n a process in which gaseous material builds up on the outermost layer of a solid and forms a light film.

adsorption,
n a natural process whereby molecules of a gas or liquid adhere to the surface of a solid.

adsorption
the action of a substance in attracting and holding other materials or particles on its surface.

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These include the ability to mold parts with deep draws and varying thickness within the part, which creates the opportunity to mold in logos, foot-tread ribbing, undercuts, lips, and additional sound adsorption in specific areas.
"Wavy-wavy" paper has better energy-adsorbing properties; therefore it can stand energy adsorption without breaking.
In the new method, a controlled solvent environment is created around the thin film so that an equilibrium amount of adsorption occurs.
 
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