Word: physisorption
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phy
si
sorp
tion
Definition: adsorption in which the forces involved are intermolecular rather than chemical
Morphemes:
Affix: physical
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Involving bodily force or contact; vigorous, aggressive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: physica
Language: la
Decoded: physica
Meaning: study of nature
Affix: adsorption
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: de
Decoded: ad-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: usually prefixed to verbs, in which cases it often has the effect of intensifying the verbal action
Affix: Absorption
Language: de
Decoded: Absorption
PoS: Noun
Meaning: absorption (act or process of absorbing, either liquid or light)