to degas
8.5
To remove gas from a liquid or material
- verb
- /dɪˈɡæs/
- Specialized
:
desgasificar
- 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
1
7.9
To remove gas from a liquid or solid, often by heating
is broader and not limited to heating or bubble prevention
9.9
Remove air or gas from a liquid
is broader, applying to liquids and solids using varied methods
8.2
To remove air or gas from liquids and foods to stop them going bad
focuses generally on gas removal rather than preventing spoilage
7.9
To release gas from a material when it is heated or in a vacuum
means active removal rather than spontaneous emission caused by heating
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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.