1. a substance that absorbs or adsorbs other materials
Usage: technical

1. having the ability to absorb or adsorb
Usage: technical

Examples

• Activated carbon is a common sorbent used in water filtration systems.
• The laboratory tested various sorbent materials for oil spill cleanup.
• Silica gel acts as a sorbent to remove moisture from packaging.
• The sorbent properties of the clay made it ideal for the application.
• Scientists developed a new sorbent capable of capturing carbon dioxide.
• The sorbent material quickly absorbed the chemical spill.