Absorbent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000071",
  "term": "Absorbent",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance, usually a liquid or solid, that takes up another substance, the absorbate, into its own volume through a physical or chemical process. In absorption, the molecules of the absorbate penetrate the bulk of the absorbent material, forming a solution or a compound. This process is distinct from adsorption, where molecules adhere only to the surface of the material, known as the adsorbent.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "absorbate",
    "sorbate"
  ],
  "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/absorbent/"
}