Adsorption

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003311",
  "term": "Adsorption",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process by which molecules of a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid adhere to the surface of a solid or, less commonly, a liquid. In atmospheric science, it describes how gases or water vapor can attach to the surface of aerosol particles or ice crystals. This surface phenomenon differs from absorption, where a substance penetrates into the bulk of another.",
  "see_also": [
    "sorption",
    "absorption"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/adsorption/"
}