noun
definition
A substance that can enable sorption.
Examples of sorbent in a Sentence
By extracting the partially combusted coal, thermally activated sorbent is produced.
On the other hand, this kind of sorbent is much more difficult to handle compared with a dry sorbent.
This makes recirculation of unreacted sorbent easier, resulting in improved sorbent utilization.
The process can also have a high energy consumption due to the use of sorbent slurry pumps and fans.
Sorbent injection can be carried out at several levels to deal with part load conditions.
There are many factors, which influence the performance of a duct sorbent injection process.
During hydrogen production, sorbent materials are used to remove gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
A recycling facility would improve sorbent utilization and disposal of the by-product is the norm.
Trials would involve the weekly dispatch and exposure of sorbent tubes.