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Noun: sorbent
  1. A material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption
    - sorbent material

Derived forms: sorbents

See also: sorb

Type of: material, stuff

Encyclopedia: Sorbent

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