Off-gassing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Off-gassing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of off-gas.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of off-gas.
More Meanings
- Emission of fumes, especially noxious.
Example Sentences
It is 100 percent paint as there is virtually no evaporation and therefore no off-gassing.
Not only are the formaldehyde off-gassings from treated cotton or treated synthetic fiber inhaled by breathing in close proximity to the sheets and pillowcases, but skin contact with such off-gassings can produce clothing dermatitis.
Word Forms
- offgassing
- off-gassings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include offgassing, outgassing, outgas, venting, gassing, odourisation.
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