Definition

To release or remove a substance that has been absorbed or adsorbed, often from a surface or material.

Example

The scientist needed to desorb the gas from the surface of the material to analyze its composition.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we can desorb gases from liquids?

Not really, but it sounds interesting! How does that work?

Well, it involves releasing the gas through tiny pores in the liquid.

That makes sense! It’s cool how science explains these processes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Desorb → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "sorbere" (meaning to swallow or absorb). The word describes the process of removing or releasing something that has been absorbed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') something that has been 'swallowed' ('sorbere') — that's why desorb means to release or take away what was absorbed.

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