nounmasculinepl: sorbents
adsorvente
1. A substance that has the ability to absorb or adsorb liquids or gases through physical or chemical processes
Activated charcoal is an effective sorbent for removing impurities from water.
O carvão ativado é um adsorvente eficaz para remover impurezas da água.
2. A material used in industrial or environmental applications to capture and remove contaminants
The oil spill was cleaned using specialized polymer sorbents.
O derramamento de óleo foi limpo usando adsorventes poliméricos especializados.
The term 'sorbent' is predominantly used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It's commonly encountered in environmental remediation, water treatment, and chemical engineering fields. The Portuguese equivalent 'adsorvente' is the standard terminology used in Brazilian universities and industries dealing with chemistry and environmental science.
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