adsorption vs absorption
Definitions
noun
- the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid
Examples
Thus, the adsorption and affinity of each protein studied should be quite different when they are adsorbed on a hydrophobic surface.
The CIAS model also can be used for the mixed gas adsorption process, in which the individual equilibrium adsorption capacities of the adsorbates are approximately the same.
An air separation method employs the aforesaid nitrogen selective adsorbent for separation between nitrogen and oxygen by selective adsorption of nitrogen in air.
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noun
- (physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
- the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
- (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
- complete attention; intense mental effort
- the mental state of being preoccupied by something
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The difference in the power of the system to absorb different substances, appropriate whatever can be utilized, and throw off whatever can not be used, is sometimes called idiosyncrasy, but more properly it may be called vital resistance, and upon the integrity of this power rests the ability to combat disease in all its forms, whether it be the absorption of any animal virus or the poison resulting from undigested food.
Iron is absorbed in the proximal small intestine, where celiac manifestations are most prominent; hence, iron malabsorption is common.
For example, antacids, antibiotics, and oral contraceptives alter your body's absorption of several B vitamins.
