noun
- the process by which a substance that has been adsorbed onto a surface is released from that surface
Usage: scientific; chemistry
Examples
- The desorption of water molecules from the catalyst surface occurred at high temperatures.
- Scientists studied the desorption rate of pollutants from soil particles.
- Thermal desorption is commonly used to remove contaminants from solid materials.
- The desorption process was monitored using specialized equipment.
- Understanding desorption mechanisms is crucial for developing better filtration systems.
- The research focused on the desorption of gases from metal surfaces.