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Adsorb

Transitive verb. From prefix ad-: toward, to; and root śrb : west Semitic, to drink; latin sorbēre, to suck. To take up by accumulation (of gases, liquids, or solutes) on the surface of a solid or liquid. Other forms: ad·sorb'er – Noun; ad·sorb'a·bil'i·ty – Noun; ad·sorb'a·ble – Adjective; ad·sorb'ed·ly – Adverb; ad·sorb'ing·ly – Adverb.


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The Fiber Disease

... Hence, it appears that EPS plays a critical role in both the formation and the structure of the sludge granules. EPS has also been shown to adsorb dissolved organic compounds, such as diclofop methyl (a herbicide) and other xenobiotics, from the bulk fluid, thereby providing a mechanism ...

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Purpose of plants and fungi.

I guess he won't have to think after all. and don't forget they adsorb CO2 and produce O2 aswell... look up photosynthesis for more details...

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by Vincenze
Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:40 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Purpose of plants and fungi.
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