adsorptiv

adsorptive; capable of adsorption

English translations

  1. 01

    adsorptive

Word details

German meaning
Die Fähigkeit besitzend, andere Stoffe an der Oberfläche anzulagern.
English meaning
Adsorptive
German example
Aktivkohle ist sehr adsorptiv.
English example
Activated carbon is very adsorptive.

Example sentences with “adsorptiv”

  1. Das Material besitzt eine hohe adsorptive Kapazität. (The material possesses a high adsorptive capacity.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'adsorptiv' and 'absorptiv'?

Adsorption involves molecules adhering to a surface, whereas absorption involves molecules being taken into the bulk volume of a material.