Degasify

/diːˈɡæsɪfaɪ/ verb

Definition

To remove gases from a substance; to make something gas-free.

Etymology

From de- (remove) + gas + -ify (suffix meaning 'to make or become'). This variant of 'degas' follows the productive -ify pattern common in English chemistry terms.

Kelly Says

When scientists create new medicines as pills, they must degasify the coating material—otherwise microscopic air pockets would make pills crumbly and useless by the time they reach pharmacies.

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