noun
- substances that are adsorbed onto the surface of another material
Usage: scientific; chemistry
Examples
- The researchers studied various adsorbates on the metal surface.
- Gas molecules serve as adsorbates when they stick to the catalyst.
- Different adsorbates can affect the properties of the material.
- The laboratory analyzed the adsorbates collected on the filter.
- Scientists measured the concentration of adsorbates on the substrate.
- The adsorbates formed a thin layer on the activated carbon.