What is another word for adsorptive?
Pronunciation: [ɐdsˈɔːptɪv] (IPA) 
Adsorptive is a term used to describe a substance or material that has the ability to attract and hold particles or molecules onto its surface. Some synonyms for adsorptive include absorbent, adsorbent, absorbable, assimilative, imbibitive, and sorptive. These terms are often used interchangeably, but there are slight differences in their meanings. Absorbent refers to a material that sucks up liquid, while adsorbent relates more to the attraction and binding of substances to a surface. Assimilative connotes the process of absorbing and incorporating something into a larger whole, and imbibitive suggests taking in a liquid or moisture. Sorptive encompasses all types of adsorption, including absorption and chemical adsorption.
