Devolatilising

/ˌdiːˈvɒlətɪlaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

British spelling: the ongoing process of removing volatile substances from a material through heating or chemical means.

Etymology

Present participle of devolatilise with the -ing suffix, used as both gerund and present progressive tense.

Kelly Says

Industrial furnaces are constantly devolatilising raw materials—it's one of the hidden processes that turn ore into metal or create new ceramic materials.

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