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The past tense form of 'adsorb' is adsorbed. Example: The activated carbon adsorbed the pollutants from the air. (The activated carbon adsorbed the pollutants from the air.)
Definition of “adsorb”
- to gather and hold (a substance) on the surface in a condensed layer
- to attract and retain molecules of a gas or liquid on a solid surface
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | adsorbed |
| Past Continuous | adsorbing |
| Past Perfect | adsorbed |
Example
The sponge adsorbed the liquid quickly.
Example
The material adsorbed the dye molecules.
Example
The charcoal filter was adsorbing the odors in the room.
Example
The surface was adsorbing the oil droplets.
Example
By the time they arrived, the material had adsorbed all the moisture.
Example
The catalyst had adsorbed the reactant molecules.
