1. to remove or release an adsorbed substance from a surface
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• The scientist heated the material to desorb the gas molecules.
• Water vapor will desorb from the surface when temperature increases.
• The activated carbon can desorb pollutants under certain conditions.
• Researchers studied how quickly the dye would desorb from the fabric.
• The process allows the filter to desorb trapped particles for reuse.