desorption en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The process in which atomic or molecular species leave the surface of a solid and escape into the surroundings; the reverse of absorption or adsorption.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| desorptions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
thermal desorption · photodesorption · thermodesorption
Relateds
desorb · deadsorb · sorption · deabsorb
Synonyms
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fr désorption (Translations)