adsorbent n a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance a having capacity or tendency to adsorb or cause to accumulate on a surface Synonym(s) adsorbent material adsorptive surface-assimilative Antonym(s) nonadsorbent
News & Articles adsorbent New adsorbent is more effective and environmentally friendly for treating wastewater A new adsorbent for removing emerging contaminants from wastewater that is more effective, reusable and eco-friendly, has been developed. Sept. 25, 2013 - Science Daily