Definition

A material that collects and holds particles or molecules on its surface, often used to capture gases or liquids.

Example

The adsorber effectively captured the pollutants from the air.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new adsorber they developed for air purification?

Yeah, I read that it's really effective at removing pollutants.

I think using an adsorber like that could improve indoor air quality a lot.

Totally! It’s amazing how much technology can help us breathe cleaner air.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adsorber is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "sorbere" (meaning to suck in or absorb). The word describes a substance that attracts and holds particles on its surface, effectively sucking them in.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'sucks in' particles ('sorbere') to its surface, which is what an adsorber does.

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