GEMET
General
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Environmental
Thesaurus
sorption
Definition

The taking up, usually, of a liquid or gas into the body of another material (the absorbent). Thus, for instance, an air pollutant may be removed by absorption in a suitable solvent.

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Scope note

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7930