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Definition of off–gas
off–gases
alsooff–gasses
: a gas that is produced as a by-product of an industrial process or that is given off by a manufactured object or material Refinery off-gases from fluid catalytic cracking could be a source of ethylene. — Predicasts Technology Update
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First Known Use of off–gas
1955
off–gas
Definition of off–gas
off–gassed
;off–gassing
: to give off a typically harmful gas In addition, OSHA intends to amend the hazard communication provisions of the standard to require hazard warning labels for solid materials capable of off-gassing formaldehyde at levels between 0.1 ppm and 0.5 ppm … — Chemical & Engineering News … there have been environmental concerns about the phenol formaldehyde binders used in most engineered-wood products, which can off-gas. — Max Alexander
First Known Use of off–gas
1974
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