de·sorb (d -sôrb , -zôrb)tr.v. de·sorbed, de·sorb·ing, de·sorbs 1. To release (something) through pores or interstices. 2. To remove (an absorbed or adsorbed substance) from. de·sorp tion (-sôrpsh n, -zôrp-) n. |
desorb [dɪˈsɔːb -ˈzɔːb]
vb
(Chemistry) Chem to change from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state
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| Verb | 1. | desorb - go away from the surface to which (a substance) is adsorbed chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions disappear, vanish, go away - get lost, as without warning or explanation; "He disappeared without a trace" desorb - remove from a surface on which it is adsorbed; "the substance was desorbed" |
| 2. | desorb - remove from a surface on which it is adsorbed; "the substance was desorbed" chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions remove, take away, withdraw, take - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment" desorb - go away from the surface to which (a substance) is adsorbed |
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