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adsorption

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  1. absorption            
 
ad.sorp.tion \ad-'so.rp-sh*n, -'zo.rp-\ \-'so.rp-tiv, -'zo.rp-\ n [irreg. 
   fr. adsorb] : the adhesion in an extremely thin layer of molecules (as of 
   gases, solut es, or liquids) to the surfaces of solid bodies or liquids 
   with which they are in contact - ad.sorp.tive aj