0 An adsorbent material causes a substance, usually a gas, to form a very thin layer on its surface. :
1 a material that causes a substance, usually a gas, to form a very thin layer on its surface:
These devices require frequent replacement of the adsorbent material.
Once the adsorbent surface of the nose is filled with odorant molecules, it becomes saturated and no "stronger" smell will be perceived.
Sometimes, the adsorbate is incorporated into the structure of the adsorbent.
Terra fullonica is used as an adsorbent in toiletries.
When the adsorbent becomes saturated with odour molecules, its adsorptive capacity is greatly reduced.
They are prepared by mixing the adsorbent, such as silica gel, with a small amount of inert binder like calcium sulfate (gypsum) and water.
With this process, nitrogen is produced by the plant at the above-atmospheric pressure, while the adsorbent regeneration is accomplished at below-atmospheric pressure.
