Chemosorptive

/ˌkɛmoʊˈsɔrptɪv/ adjective

Definition

Capable of or relating to chemosorption; able to absorb substances through chemical bonding.

Etymology

From chemosorption + -ive (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of'). This adjective describes materials or processes that engage in chemical absorption.

Kelly Says

Zeolites are chemosorptive minerals with tiny pores that grab specific molecules like chemical magnets, which is why they're used in everything from cat litter to industrial filtration.

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