Pronunciation: [dɪɡˈasɪz] (IPA) 
The word "degasses" is spelled with two consecutive "s's" despite the fact that the pronunciation only contains one /s/ sound. This occurs because the verb is formed by adding the suffix "-es" to the stem "degas," which already ends in an /s/ sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /dɪˈɡæs.ɪz/ with primary stress on the second syllable. It means to remove or release gas from a substance.
Degasses is a verb that refers to the process of removing or releasing gases from a substance or an enclosed system. It involves the removal of trapped gases to eliminate pressure or to prevent unwanted chemical reactions or mechanical failures.
In scientific and industrial contexts, degassing is commonly employed to treat liquids or solids to ensure their purity or stability. For instance, in metallurgy, the degassing of molten metals is essential to eliminate impurities and enhance the material's mechanical properties. Similarly, in the production of certain beverages like wine or champagne, degassing is employed to remove excess carbon dioxide and prevent unwanted fermentation. It is also an important step in the purification of water or the treatment of wastewater to ensure a safer and cleaner supply.
The degassing process can be achieved using various methods such as heating, agitation, or applying a vacuum. In some cases, specific degassing equipment or devices such as degassing chambers, degassing valves, or degassing plants are utilized to facilitate the removal of gas bubbles or dissolved gases from a substance or a system.
Overall, degasses refers to the active process of eliminating gases from a substance or a closed system to meet certain requirements, maintain quality, or prevent potential hazards.
The word "degasses" is derived from the combination of two words: "de" and "gasses".
1. "De" is a prefix that is widely used in the English language and often indicates reversal, removal, or separation. It comes from the Latin word "de", meaning "down from", "out of", or "away". It is commonly used to form words such as "devalue", "deactivate", or "declassify".
2. "Gasses" is the plural form of the noun "gas", which refers to a state of matter characterized by its ability to expand and fill any space it occupies. The word "gas" has its origin in the Greek word "khaos", which means "empty space" or "chasm". It was later adopted into Latin as "chaos", evolving into "gas" in English.
