Increase in the concentration of a substance at the interface of a condensed and a liquid or a gaseous layer owing to the operation of surface forces. [2] See also interfacial layer

The property of some solids and liquids to attract a liquid or a gas to their surfaces. Some solids, such as activated charcoal or silica gel, are used as surfaces of adhesion to gather liquid hydroca [..]

Adsorption is collection of a substance on the surface of a solid or a liquid. For example, gases that make water taste bad are strongly adsorbed on charcoal granules in water filters.

The adhesion of a thin film of liquid or gas onto a solid substance. The solid does not chemically combine with the adsorbed substance. See sorption; compare absorption.

Adhesion of the molecules of gases, liquids, or dissolved substances to a solid surface, resulting in relatively high concentration of the molecules at the place of contact; e.g. the plating out of an [..]

physical or chemical bonding of solid particles with liquids or gases.

The accumulation of molecules of a substance, such as a gas or a liquid, on the surface of another substance, such as a solid. The molecules are attracted to the surface but do not enter the solid [..]

The extraction from a mixture of gases or liquids of one or more components, by surface adhesion to that material with which the gases or liquids come in contact. The adsorption or extraction process does not cause and is not accompanied by either a physical or chemical change in the sorbent material. Compare ABSORPTION.

sticking to a surface (pop)

The process of contacting a vapor and gas stream with the surface of a solid adsorbent material.

Separation of liquids, gases, colloids or suspended matter from a medium by adherence to the surface or pores of a solid.

A type of adhesion that occurs at the surface of a solid or liquid in contact with another medium, thus allowing an increased number of molecules of the gas or liquid to become attached to the surface of the solid at the point of contact.

The binding of molecules or particles to a surface. This is different from absorption – the filling of pores in a solid. Adsorption is usually weak and reversible.

  The formation of a layer of gas, liquid or solid on the surface of a solid. cf

chemistry - the process whereby a chemical compound attaches to a surface; adsorption may involve several attractive forces, including van der Waal's forces, electrostatic attraction, or chemical bonding; this term should not be confused with absorption.

Accumulation of molecules at the surface of a solid or liquid.

Separation of liquids, gases, colloids or suspended matter from a medium by adherence to the surface or pores of a solid.

The binding of a gas in the interior of a solid or liquid. That is, the penetration of one substance into another, as distinguished from adsorption.

(n) the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid

Process by which atoms, molecules or ions are retained on the surfaces of solids by chemical or physical bonding.

The gathering of a gas, liquid, or dissolved substance at the surface at the surface of solid bodies with which they are in contact.

The physical attraction and binding of atoms, molecules or ions of one substance onto the surface of another substance.

the adhesion of an extremely thin layer solid, liquid, or vapor molecules to the surface of a solid or liquid.

The surface retention of solid, liquid or gas molecules, atoms or ions by a solid or liquid.

When rather than being absorbed a substance collects upon the surface of another substance. More

A process whereby one or more components of an interfacial layer between two bulk phases are either enriched or depleted (IUPAC, 1972).

If any compound, solid, liquid or gas, is loosely held by weak attraction to the surface of a solid it is said to have undergone adsorption. This process is much weaker and less permanent than absorpt [..]

Removal of a pollutant from air or water by collecting the pollutant on the surface of a solid material; e.g., an advanced method of treating waste in which activated carbon removes organic matter fro [..]

Removal of a pollutant from air or water by collecting the pollutant on the surface of a solid material; e.g., an advanced method of treating waste in which activated carbon removes organic matter f [..]

The adhesion (or sticking) of molecules of gas, liquid, or dissolved solids to a surface.

The attachment of one substance to the surface of another.  Clays, for example, can adsorb phosphorus, meaning that phosphorus can attach itself to clay.

is the adherence of gas molecules, ions or solutions to the surface of solids. For example, odors from freezers and refrigerators are adsorbed to baking soda.  

The condensation of Gases, liquids, or dissolved substances on the surfaces of solids. It includes adsorptive phenomena of Bacteria and Viruses as well as of Tissues treated with exogenous Drugs and c [..]

Not to be confused with absorption, adsorption is the build up of a molecule at a surface (such as an oil/water interface). Adsorption generally occurs because different parts of a molecule have an affinity for the two different phase on either side of the interface.

The process that causes one substance to be attracted to and stick to the surface of another substance, without actually penetrating its surface.

The condensation of gases, liquids, or dissolved substances on the surfaces of solids. It includes adsorptive phenomena of bacteria and viruses as well as of tissues treated with exogenous drugs and c [..]

The adhesion, in an extremely thin layer of the molecules of gases, of dissolved substances, or of liquids, to the surfaces of solid bodies, with which they are in contact.

attachment of one substance to the surface of another; in the case of vaccines, the process of adding an aluminum adjuvant to a vaccine antigen in order to increase its immunogenicity

Adhesion of some elements (atoms, ions, molecules, virus, cells, ….) from differential phase (gas, liquid, or dissolved solid) to a surface. This process creates a film of the adsorbated element on th [..]

The gathering of a gas, liquid, or dissolved substance on the surface or interface zone of another material.

The accumulation of gases, liquids, or solutes on the surface of a solid or liquid. At the HBEF scientists often examine how different compounds in the soil (e.g., nitrate) adsorb, or attach, to soil particles.

The process by which a desiccant with a highly porous surface attracts and removes the moisture from compressed air. The desiccant is capable of being regenerated.

Adsorption is the process by which gases adhere to so lid surfaces. The strength of the bond depends on the van der Waal forces between the gas and the solid.

The collection of gases and vapours onto the surface of a collection medium such as the sorbent material in sorbent tubes.

1. <chemistry> The accumulation or concentration of molecules of a gas or liquid on a surface in contact with the gas or liquid, resulting in a relatively high concentration of the gas or solution at the surface. Note that the accumulating molecules do not actually penetrate the substance they are on. Compare: absorption. 2. <virology> [..]

A process in which a highly porous desiccant (capable of regeneration) attracts moisture from compressed air, and removes it.

process whereby dissolved charged ions attach to clay mineral or other charged particles.

The adhesion of a thin layer of molecules of a gas or liquid to a solid object.

The condensation of thin layers of molecules of gases, liquids or dissolved substances on the surfaces of solids. Usually, there is no chemical or physical change in the material used as the adsorbent [..]

the adhesion of a substance to the surface of a solid or liquid. Adsorption is often used to extract pollutants by causing them to be attached to such adsorbents as activated carbon or silica gel. Hyd [..]

Attracting and holding onto (adhesion) of atoms, ions, molecules from a gas, liquid or disolved state to a solid surface. 

Adsorption is a process whereby substances stick to the outside surface of an adsorbent medium such as odor molecules being adsorbed by activated charcoal. This is in contrast to absorption in which a substance is taken in and made part of an existent whole.

The adhesion of molecules to the surfaces of solids or liquids with which they are in contact. Many chemicals adsorb to sediment particles and are transported by these particles.

The attraction exhibited by the surface of a solid for a liquid or a gas when they are in contact.

The attraction exhibited by the surface of a solid for a liquid or gas, when they are in contact, without absorbing the liquid or gas.

the adhesion of an extremely thin layer of molecules (gases, dissolved solids, or liquids) to the surfaces of solids or liquids with which the molecules are in contact. This process is utilized in a broad range of fluid and additive applications to concentrate one material on the surface of another

A process in which a solid substance concentrates or holds another substance (usually liquid or gas) upon its surface.

Assimilation of gas, vapor, or dissolved matter by the surface of a solid or liquid.

The adhesion of atoms, ions, or molecules from a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid to a surface

the adhesion of a substance to the surface of a solid or liquid. Adsorption is often used to extract pollutants by causing them to be attached to such adsorbents as activated carbon or silica gel. aeration

one substance taking up another at its surface.

The retention of atoms, ions, or molecules onto the surface of another substance.

The adhesion of the molecules of gases, dissolved substances, or liquids in more or less concentrated form, to the surface of solids or liquids with which they are in contact. Commercial adsorbent mat [..]

The adhesion of a thin film of liquid or gas to a solid substance.