Adsorbability

/ˌædsɔːrˈbæbɪlɪti/ noun

Definition

the quality or degree to which something can be adsorbed or stick to a surface.

Etymology

From 'adsorb' plus the suffix '-ability' (capability to do something). This technical term measures how easily substances adhere to surfaces.

Kelly Says

Environmental scientists use adsorbability to predict how pollutants stick to soil particles or water sediments—it's crucial for understanding whether contaminants stay put or spread through ecosystems.

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