adjective
- having the ability to adsorb substances on a surface
Usage: scientific; chemistry
Examples
- Activated carbon is highly adsorptive and can remove impurities from water.
- The adsorptive properties of silica gel make it useful for drying applications.
- Scientists tested the adsorptive capacity of various materials.
- Clay minerals have strong adsorptive characteristics for certain chemicals.
- The adsorptive surface area increases with smaller particle size.
- Researchers measured the adsorptive behavior of the new polymer.