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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

desorption

/dɪˈsɔːrpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does desorption mean?

noun

The process of removing a substance from a surface, especially by reversing adsorption. In chemistry, the opposite of adsorption.

Example

"The desorption of water molecules from the surface of the catalyst was crucial for the reaction to proceed."

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