sorbent

noun

sor·​bent ˈsȯr-bənt How to pronounce sorbent (audio)
: a substance that sorbs

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Then, steam fills the chambers, heating the sorbent and breaking its chemical bonds with CO2, freeing it for collection—a step called desorption. — Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Aug. 2026 Both these methods consume much energy, either to cool surfaces so water vapor condenses or pry water molecules off sorbents through heat and pressure. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026 According to AirJoule Technologies, unlike traditional dehumidification systems, the technology uses advanced sorbent materials that efficiently absorb water vapor even at low humidity. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025 Two different flavors of liquid sorbent DAC, each with strengths, weaknesses, and unknowns. — Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sorbent

Word History

Etymology

Latin sorbent-, sorbens, present participle of sorbēre to suck up — more at absorb

First Known Use

circa 1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sorbent was circa 1856

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sorbent

noun
sor·​bent ˈsȯr-bənt How to pronounce sorbent (audio)
: a substance that sorbs

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