Sorbate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011057",
  "term": "Sorbate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance that is taken up by another material through the process of sorption. This uptake can occur via absorption, where the substance penetrates the bulk of the material, or adsorption, where it adheres to the surface. Water vapor is a common sorbate in desiccant materials.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "absorbate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 946 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sorbate/"
}