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

Examples

• The sorptive material quickly removed contaminants from the water.
• Scientists tested the sorptive capacity of different filter media.
• The sorptive properties of activated carbon make it useful for purification.
• Researchers measured the sorptive behavior of the new polymer.
• The sorptive surface area determines how much gas can be captured.
• Engineers selected materials with high sorptive efficiency for the cleanup project.