Third-person singular present tense of degas; removes gas from a substance or liquid.
From de- (remove) + gas (from Dutch 'chaos' or Flemish 'gas'). The term emerged in chemistry in the 19th century as scientists needed vocabulary for removing gaseous substances.
Degassing is crucial in making perfect chocolate—chocolatiers degas molten chocolate to remove air bubbles that would ruin the texture, which is why fancy chocolate feels silky smooth on your tongue.
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