The attachment of a substance to the surface of another.
The condensation of gases, liquids, or dissolved substances on the surfaces of solids. It includes adsorptive phenomena of bacteria and viruses as well as of tissues treated with exogenous drugs and chemicals.
The adhesion of liquid gaseous, or dissolved substances to the surface of a solid body resulting in a concentration of the adsorbed substances.
The attachment of one substance to another, often the bonding of a liquid with a gas or vapour which touches its surface.
Adherence of a thin layer of a gas, liquid, or dissolved substance to the surface of another. For example, in some gas masks, activated charcoal acts as an adsorbent, picking up gases on its surface.
Adhesion by a gas or liquid to the surface of a solid.
In the realm of chemical interactions, a captivating phenomenon occurs when a chemical entity, be it a potent drug or a sinister poison, intertwines its fate with that of a sturdy solid substance. This mesmerizing fusion takes place, embracing materials like activated charcoal or clay, as they become entwined in a binding embrace.
The accumulation of a substance on or close to the surface of a solid or liquid is distinct from absorption, which involves the substance being integrated into the material’s structure.