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...ogy and physiology. It refers to the process by which substances are taken up by tissues and cells through various mechanisms. ...bination of ''ab-'' (a prefix meaning 'away') and ''sorbēre'' (meaning 'to suck in').

...term 'adsorbed' is derived from the Latin word 'adsorbere' which means 'to suck in' or 'to consume'. It was first used in the early 20th century to describ * [[Absorption]]: A process where atoms, ions, or molecules are taken up by a material's volume, not just its surface.

...ds]], and [[Cephalopods]]. In these animals, the proboscis is used to suck up food, often in liquid form.

...d using cowpox virus; Adsorbed, from the Latin 'adsorbere' meaning to suck up or absorb) is a vaccine used to prevent [[Anthrax]], a serious disease caus

...eaner is a device that uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum to suck up dust and dirt.

The term "sorbent" derives from the Latin word "sorbēre", which means "to suck in". ...oxins from the blood. In [[environmental science]], they are used to clean up oil spills and other pollutants. In industry, they are used in processes su