Adsorb vs. Absorb
Difference Between Adsorb and Absorb
Adsorbverb
To accumulate on a surface, by adsorption
Absorbverb
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.
Adsorbverb
accumulate (liquids or gases) on the surface
Absorbverb
To engulf, as in water; to swallow up.
Absorbverb
(transitive) To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in.
Absorbverb
To take in energy and convert it, as
Absorbverb
in receiving a physical impact or vibration without recoil.
Absorbverb
in receiving sound energy without repercussion or echo.
Absorbverb
taking in radiant energy and converting it to a different form of energy, like heat.
Heat, light, and electricity are absorbed in the substances into which they pass.Absorbverb
(transitive) To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully
Absorbverb
(transitive) To occupy or consume time.
Absorbverb
(transitive) Assimilate mentally.
Absorbverb
To assume or pay for as part of a commercial transaction.
Absorbverb
(transitive) To defray the costs.
Absorbverb
(transitive) To accept or purchase in quantity.
Absorbverb
become imbued;
The liquids, light, and gases absorbAbsorbverb
take up mentally;
he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribeAbsorbverb
take up, as of debts or payments;
absorb the costs for somethingAbsorbverb
take in, also metaphorically;
The sponge absorbs water wellShe drew strength from the minister's wordsAbsorbverb
cause to become one with;
The sales tax is absorbed into the state income taxAbsorbverb
suck or take up or in;
A black star absorbs all matterAbsorbverb
engross (oneself) fully;
He immersed himself into his studiesAbsorbverb
assimilate or take in;
The immigrants were quickly absorbed into societyAbsorbverb
engage or engross wholly;
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
