Meaning of the word adsorb in English

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adsorb

US /ædˈsɔːrb/
UK /ædˈsɔːrb/
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Verb

1.

to accumulate molecules of a gas or liquid on the surface of a solid or liquid

Example:
Activated charcoal can adsorb toxins from the body.
The material is designed to adsorb moisture from the air.
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