Vocabulary Entry

sorb

|verb • noun

verb

To take in or soak up a liquid, generally used in the context of absorption.

Example Sentences

"The sponge can sorb a large amount of water."

"Plants sorb nutrients from the soil through their roots."

"The material is designed to sorb contaminants from the air."

noun

Example Sentences

"This sorb is used in the environmental cleanup process."

"The sorb chosen for the experiment was highly effective."

"Researchers are developing a new type of sorb for industrial use."