langmuir

/ˈlæŋmaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of surface area, equivalent to one monolayer of molecules, used to describe the surface area of a material.

“The researcher measured the langmuir of the adsorbent to determine its capacity for adsorption.”

Synonyms

  • monolayer
  • surface area

Antonyms

  • bulk material