What is another word for adsorbate?
Pronunciation: [ɐdsˈɔːbe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Adsorbate is a term that describes a material or substance that is adsorbed onto a surface. There are many synonyms for adsorbate that can be used in scientific literature and chemical applications. One such synonym is sorbate, which refers to any chemical compound that is capable of being adsorbed. Other synonyms include surface-active agent and surfactant, which refer to substances that alter the surface tension of a liquid or solid. Adsorbents are another term that can be used to describe material that adsorbs another substance, as well as adsorption factor, adsorption capacity, and adsorption isotherm. Whichever synonym is used depends on the context in which the term is used, and the specific chemical application being discussed.
