Here is the information on "sorbs":
1. Parts of Speech: Verb
2. Definitions:
- (transitive, intransitive) To absorb or take in moisture, liquid, or gas.
- (transitive) To remove or filter out a particular substance from a liquid or gas.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /sɔrbs/
- UK: /sɔːbz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "sorbs" comes from the Old French word "sorber", which means "to suck in". It has been in use in English since the 16th century. The verb is commonly used in the context of absorption or filtration of liquids or gases.
5. Synonyms: absorb, soak up, take in, filter
6. Related Words: verbs: boras, borsa, boars, soras, brans, etc.
7. Example Sentences:
- The sponge sorbs up water quickly.
- The activated carbon filter sorbs out impurities from the air.
- The soil sorbs nutrients from the fertilizer.