chemosorption
/ˌkimoʊˈsɔrpʃən/
noun
- The process by which a substance is taken up and held on the surface of another material through chemical bonding.
- The chemosorption of oxygen onto metal surfaces can cause rust.
- Scientists study chemosorption to design better catalysts for chemical reactions.
- Chemosorption is used in industrial filters to remove pollutants from exhaust.