Meaning of the word adsorption in English

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adsorption

US /ædˈsɔːrp.ʃən/
UK /ædˈzɔːp.ʃən/
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Noun

the process by which a solid holds molecules of a gas or liquid or solute as a thin film on its surface

Example:
Activated carbon is often used for the adsorption of impurities from water.
The adsorption rate depends on the surface area of the material.