HeyRuaHow to say “adsorption” in Irish
- Irish:
- asúchán
- English:
- adsorption
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-oo-khawn” /ˈasˠuːxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- asúcháin (adsorptions)
- Genitive singular:
- asúcháin, an asúcháin (e.g. ráta an asúcháin, rate of adsorption)
- Genitive plural:
- asúchán, na n-asúchán (e.g. rátaí na n-asúchán, the adsorption rates)
What does “asúchán” mean?
- adsorption
- The process by which molecules of a gas or liquid stick to the surface of a solid; it is the verbal noun of the verb asúigh.Also: surface absorption, adsorbing.
“Asúchán” with the article
The plural of adsorption in Irish is asúcháin. Here is asúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Asúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using asúchán, the Irish word for adsorption.
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Adsorption in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adsorption?
The Irish for adsorption is asúchán (pronounced “AS-oo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is asúcháin.
How do you pronounce asúchán in Irish?
Asúchán is said like “AS-oo-khawn” (IPA /ˈasˠuːxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of adsorption in Irish?
The plural of asúchán is asúcháin; with the article, na hasúcháin means “the adsorptions”. The genitive plural is asúchán, as in rátaí na n-asúchán (the adsorption rates).
Why does asúchán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-asúchán (the adsorption), a hasúchán (her adsorption), a n-asúchán (their adsorption), na hasúcháin (the adsorptions).
Is asúchán the same as ionsú?
No. Asúchán is adsorption, where substances cling to a surface, while ionsú is absorption, where a substance is taken in throughout.
