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The Clue

Gather on a surface, chemically (4 letter answer)

The Answer

SORB

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Notes

The answer SORB is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.

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Definition

SORB as a noun:

1. (sorb, sorb apple) = acid gritty-textured fruit

SORB as a verb:

1. (sorb, take up) = take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption