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adsorption

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  1. The assimilation of a gas, liquid, or dissolved substance by the surface of a solid.


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REA’s Brazilian project in the state of Bahia is based on Ionic Adsorption Clay, which is typically a lower-grade ore, less than 1%, and better suited to heavy rare-earth metals.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Adsorption is the ability of a molecule to bind to something, in this case the surface of the inside of the mouth.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2023

Adsorption with clay materials, activated carbon, iron oxide and natural materials such as coffee grounds, has also been used before and exhibit high cationic dye uptake, exchanging ions or forming bonds.

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2023

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