sorbing

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Verb sorb has 1 sense

sorb, take up - take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption
--₁ is one way to change state, turn

Derived forms: noun sorption₁, noun sorbent₁
Sample sentence:
Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Sorbing

Noun:

The act of absorbing or taking in something, especially liquid or moisture.

Example sentence:

After a heavy rain, the ground showed signs of sorbing as all the puddles and streams began to disappear.

Verb:

To absorb or soak up a substance.

Example sentence:

The paper towel was effective in sorbing the spilled milk from the table.

Adjective:

Referring to a material or substance with a high capacity to absorb liquids.

Example sentence:

The sorbing properties of the sponge made it useful for cleaning up spills.

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