ADSORBATE

adsorbable, adsorbate

(adjective) capable of being adsorbed or accumulated on a surface of a solid

adsorbate

(noun) a material that has been or is capable of being adsorbed

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Etymology

Noun

adsorbate (plural adsorbates)

a substance which has been adsorbed

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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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