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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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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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