adlayer

noun

adlayer

noun

UK /ədˈlɛə/ · US /ədˈleɪ.ɚ/

Etymology Blend of adsorb + layer.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Physical An adsorbed layer; in surface chemistry, a layer that is chemically interacting with the substrate.

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