outgas Definition
to release trapped gases from a material, especially from a solid.
Using outgas: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outgas" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The new car smell is caused by the materials outgassing.
Example
The vacuum chamber was heated to help the material outgas.
Example
The spacecraft's components were carefully selected to minimize outgassing during launch.
outgas Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for outgas
- degas
- off-gas
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Summary: outgas in Brief
The verb 'outgas' [out-gas] refers to the process of releasing trapped gases from a material, particularly solids. It is often used in the context of manufacturing and space exploration, as in 'The vacuum chamber was heated to help the material outgas.'
