Desorbs

/diːˈsɔːrbz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of desorb; causes absorbed molecules to be removed from a surface.

Etymology

Present tense conjugation of desorb with -s suffix for third person singular.

Kelly Says

When heat desorbs molecules from a surface, it's literally giving them enough energy to escape—scientists use this principle in mass spectrometry machines that identify unknown substances.

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