desorbed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈzɔːrbd/
KK: /dɪˈzɔrbd/
adjective
Definition
Removed from a surface or substance through a process called desorption.
Example
The desorbed molecules were collected for further analysis.
Conversation
Did you see the experiment results from yesterday?
Yes, I noticed that some of the samples were desorbed quickly.
Exactly! It makes me wonder how that affects the overall data.
It definitely could change our conclusions about the process.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
released
extracted
liberated
Antonyms
absorbed
captured
retained
verb
Definition
To remove or release a substance that was previously absorbed, often in a chemical or physical process.
Example
The scientist desorbed the gas from the surface of the material to analyze its composition.
Tense Forms
Past: desorbed
Past Participle: desorbed
Conversation
Did you see how the water desorbed from the sponge after I squeezed it?
Yeah, it was pretty cool to watch!
I didn't expect it to desorb so quickly.
Root Explanation
Desorbed → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "sorbere" (from Latin, meaning to suck or absorb). The word describes the process of something being sucked away or removed from a surface.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'sucked away' ('de-' means down or away, and 'sorbere' means to absorb). This helps you remember that 'desorbed' refers to the removal of a substance from a surface.
Visually Confused Words
desired
derbend