adsorbate

/ædˈzɔːrbeɪt/
noun
  1. A substance that is adsorbed onto a surface.
    • Different adsorbates have different affinities for the surface.
    • The researchers measured the amount of adsorbate on the filter.
    • Water vapor acts as an adsorbate on the silica gel.
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