Generic term for the reverse process of either absorption or adsorption induced by lowering the chemical potential. A reversible desorption process is where the sorption and desorption isotherms are identical, which is typical of surface adsorption.

Generic term for the reverse process of either absorption or adsorption induced by lowering the chemical potential. A reversible desorption process is where the sorption and desorption isotherms are identical, which is typical of surface adsorption.
