Term: adsorption: the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid
Candidate hypernym: sorption: the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption) → 1
Candidate hypernym: gill slit: one of a series of slit openings in the pharynxes of fishes and aquatic amphibians through which water passes → 0
Candidate hypernym: field of honor: the scene of a duel → 0
Candidate hypernym: malevolence: wishing evil to others → 0
Candidate hypernym: subluxation: partial displacement of a joint or organ → 0
Candidate hypernym: flowage: a body of water that has been created by deliberately flooding an area → 0
Candidate hypernym: nainsook: a soft lightweight muslin used especially for babies → 0
Candidate hypernym: paperweight: a weight used to hold down a stack of papers → 0
Candidate hypernym: minor surgery: any surgical procedure that does not involve anesthesia or respiratory assistance → 0
Candidate hypernym: passive transport: transport of a substance across a cell membrane by diffusion; expenditure of energy is not required → 0
Candidate hypernym: solitude: a state of social isolation → 0