Degas

/ˈdēˌgäs/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To remove gas or air from a liquid, often in the context of winemaking or other fermentation processes.

The winemaker decided to degas the wine to improve its clarity.

To release gas from a solid or liquid, especially in scientific contexts.

Before measuring the pressure, we need to degas the sample to ensure accurate results.

To make something free of gas bubbles.

The technician will degas the polymer to enhance its mechanical properties.

Derived from 'de-' meaning removal and 'gas', referring to the removal of gas.

degas a mixture

To remove gas from a combination of substances.

degas the process

To eliminate gas from a procedural context, ensuring consistency.

degassing

The process of removing gas from a substance or mixture.

gas

A state of matter consisting of particles that have neither a defined volume nor defined shape.

To chill out or relax, derived metaphorically from removing pressure.

After that intense meeting, I just need to degas for a bit.

To vent frustrations or emotions.

Let's find a quiet place to degas about the events of the day.