negative adsorption

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.N04096
The depletion of one or more components in an interfacial layer.
Source:
PAC, 1972, 31, 577. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry' on page 584 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)