degas
|de/gas|
C1
/diːˈɡæs/
remove gas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'degas' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the word 'gas', referring to the removal of gas from a substance.
Historical Evolution
'degas' was formed in modern English by combining 'de-' and 'gas'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove gas', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/25 03:24