Degassed

/diːˈɡæst/ adjective

Definition

Having had gases removed; processed to be gas-free.

Etymology

Past participle of degas/degass. The -ed ending marks either past tense or adjectival form depending on context, a standard English pattern.

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Degassed water is used in laboratory work because regular water contains dissolved oxygen that interferes with chemical reactions, making results unreliable and confusing scientists.

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