The document defines several key terms related to chemical engineering processes including: - Absorption, which is a mass transfer process where gases are transferred into a liquid or solid solvent. It is a common separation method for low molecular weight materials. - Adsorption, which is a process where components in gases, liquids, or dissolved substances are selectively held on the surface of a solid. - Aerosol, which is a dispersion of fine droplets of liquid or particles of solid within a gas such as air, with particles that are often very small and colloidal in size.