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adsorb or absorb???
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Absorb.
In fact, both, with totally distinct meanings. But the meaning of the "ad-" version is so obscure that I've forgotten it if I ever knew it. So Harry's 99.999% right.

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In fact, both, with totally distinct meanings. But the meaning of the "ad-" version is so obscure that I've forgotten it if I ever knew it. So Harry's 99.999% right.

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Default Re: sorbing

Chemically

Adsorption is settling (v adsorbing)

Absorption is diffusing (v absorbing)

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