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Adsorb vs Resorb - What's the difference?

adsorb | resorb |

As verbs the difference between adsorb and resorb

is that adsorb is (chemistry) to accumulate on a surface, by adsorption while resorb is to absorb (something) again.

adsorb

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • (chemistry) To accumulate on a surface, by adsorption

    • Derived terms

    * adsorbed * adsorption

    Related terms

    * absorb

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    resorb

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to absorb (something) again
  • to undergo resorption
  • (biology) to dissolve something (as for example bone, sinew, or suture) and assimilate it.

    • Derived terms

    * resorbence * resorbant * resorption * resorptive

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