Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Adsorption is the accumulation of a substance on a surface, while absorption is uniform uptake through the whole bulk.
Step 2: The Combined Process
When both occur together, the process is called sorption.
Step 3: Compare the options
Desorption is removal of the adsorbed substance and deposition is a different process, so option (A) is correct.
Final Answer:
The phenomenon is called sorption.
\[ \boxed{\text{(A) }\text{Sorption}} \]