Absorbate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000062",
  "term": "Absorbate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance that has been taken up by another material through the process of absorption. This substance penetrates into the bulk of the absorbing material, rather than merely adhering to its surface. The absorbate is distributed throughout the volume of the absorbent, forming a solution or a new phase.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "absorbent"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 832 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/absorbate/"
}