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chemosorptive

chemosorptive

9.9
A material that chemically attracts and holds other molecules
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : quemosorptivo
  • The chemosorptive properties of the material make it highly effective for removing pollutants from the air.

Examples

  • Certain filters are designed to be chemosorptive, attracting molecules through chemical bonding.

  • A chemosorptive surface can selectively capture contaminants based on their reactivity.

  • The chemosorptive properties of the material are impressive.

  • This filter is chemosorptive and removes pollutants effectively.

  • A chemosorptive surface can selectively capture contaminants based on their reactivity.

  • Certain filters are designed to be chemosorptive, attracting molecules through chemical bonding.

  • The chemosorptive properties of the material make it highly effective for removing pollutants from the air.

Synonyms

chemisorptive
vschemosorptive
  • Specialized
9.9

Able to hold molecules on a surface by making chemical bonds

is the identical sense but differs only in spelling

Surface Forms

chemosorptive positive

Morphology

chemosorptive = sorptive (semi-transparent) = chemo + sorpt + ive

Formed by prefixing the technical combining form 'chemo-' to the adjective 'sorptive'; the composition is regular but both elements are specialised, so average learners may need domain knowledge to infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word chemosorptive starts with chemo- meaning 'chemical' and ends with sorptive from a root meaning 'to soak up', the same idea as the common word 'absorb'. So, something chemosorptive 'soaks up' or captures other substances by chemical action, which is why it holds molecules by chemical bonds rather than just by touch.