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desorb

American

[dee-sawrb, -zawrb] / diˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb /

verb (used with object)

Physical Chemistry.

to remove an absorbate or adsorbate from (an absorbent or adsorbent).

desorb British

/ dɪˈsɔːb, -ˈzɔːb /

verb

chem to change from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state

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desorption

noun

Etymology

Origin of desorb

1920–25; de- + -sorb, modeled on absorb

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First they used classical computers to model how molecules adsorb and desorb from catalyst particles; then they applied their quantum computer to identify the most likely reaction pathway of the electrons and protons involved.

From Science Magazine ● May 30, 2024

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