1. materials that absorb or adsorb other substances, especially liquids or gases
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• The laboratory uses various sorbents to clean up chemical spills.
• Activated carbon is one of the most effective sorbents for removing contaminants from water.
• Oil spill cleanup crews deployed floating sorbents to contain the environmental damage.
• Industrial sorbents help remove pollutants from air and water systems.
• The research team tested different sorbents to find the most efficient material for gas separation.
• Natural sorbents like clay and sand are often used in environmental remediation projects.