Glossary of surface technology

Absorption

Absorption of particles of one phase in the volume of another phase. For example the absorption of atmospheric oxygen in water. (latin: absorbere = swallowed). Not to be confused with adsorption, which is the adhesion of molecules of a phase on the surface of a solid.

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