to degas
- verb
- /dɪˈɡæs/
- Specialized
- To ensure a smooth finish, the technician had to degas the resin before pouring it into the mold.
Examples
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Before using the solution, it's important to degas it to remove any trapped air bubbles.
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That means that when you're pouring your mold, you don't necessarily have to vacuum Degas this silicone.
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They decided to degas the liquid to improve its quality and eliminate any gas bubbles.
Synonyms
To remove gas from a liquid or solid, often by heating
Remove air or gas from a liquid
To remove air or gas from liquids and foods to stop them going bad
To release gas from a material when it is heated or in a vacuum
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Etymology
Degas comes from de- meaning 'remove', as in defrost, and gas meaning 'air', so it literally means 'take the gas away'. That's why to degas a liquid is to remove gas or bubbles mixed in it, like taking the air out before bottling.