Adsorbate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000279",
  "term": "Adsorbate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The substance that accumulates on the surface of a solid or liquid, known as the adsorbent, during the process of adsorption. This species consists of atoms, ions, or molecules drawn from a surrounding gas, liquid, or dissolved solid phase to form a film at the interface. The quantity of adsorbate is expressed as surface concentration, with units such as moles per square meter (mol/m²).",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 85 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)",
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2171 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/adsorbate/"
}