Outgassing
Outgassing is the release of gases or volatile compounds from a material, often under vacuum, heat, or low-pressure conditions. It is critical in electronics, optics, aerospace, and clean environments where deposits or contamination must be minimized.
See related terms:
Degradation
Offgassing
Radiation Exposure
Thermal Aging
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Vacuum/heat diagram showing gas release from material.