sorbent

[sawr-buhnt]

noun

Chemistry.

1. a surface that sorbs. sorb.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sorbent¹

First recorded in 1905–10; sorb ² + -ent

Example Sentences

When a water-absorbing material, or "sorbent," sits on top of the device, it sends out ultrasound waves tuned to break the bonds holding water molecules in place.

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In addition to daily water production, sorbent materials that harvest atmosphere water could also play an important role in future applications such as dehumidification, agriculture irrigation, and thermal management for electronic devices.

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Traditional carbon capture methods use sorbents to capture CO2 at point-of-source locations, and then use heat or generated vacuums to release CO2 from the sorbent.

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The air passes over a special solid sorbent filter that traps the carbon dioxide.

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Climeworks also intends to derive savings from improvements to crucial materials, like the sorbent that catches the CO₂.

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