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persorption

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[per-sawrp-shuhn, -zawrp-] / pərˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp- /

noun

Physical Chemistry.

  1. the deep penetration of a liquid into a highly porous solid, resulting in an intimate mixture.

Etymology

Origin of persorption

1925–30; per- + (ad)sorption ( def. )

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