Definitions for "Off-gassing"
The emission of volatile organic compounds from synthetic and natural products.
The production of gases from the chemical deterioration of a substance over time, and the release of gases from materials into the air.
The process of releasing (usually slowly) volatile materials from woods, some paints, some polymers, etc. Many of these volatile materials contribute to the deterioration of objects (Rose and de Tones 1992).
see decompression, not to be confused with flatulence Pony bottle: an auxiliary cylinder with an additional supply of air, an alternate air source with its own regulator