Offgassing
Offgassing is the process by which volatile substances or gases are released from a material over time, often due to heating or exposure to environmental conditions. It can be important to control offgassing in applications such as electronics manufacturing or spacecraft construction to prevent contamination or interference.
See related terms:
Outgassing
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Thermal Aging
Degradation
Polymer
Diagram showing volatile molecules leaving a material surface.