chemisorption
/ˌkɛmɪˈsɔrpʃən/
noun
- A process in which a gas or liquid forms a strong chemical bond with a solid surface, often used in chemistry and industrial applications.
- Chemisorption is important in the design of air filters and pollution control systems.
- The catalyst works by chemisorption, binding gas molecules to its surface.
- Scientists studied the chemisorption of oxygen on metal surfaces to improve battery technology.