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The removal of an embedded gas from a solid object, as happens when formaldehyde in new carpets and furniture is released into the air, is a process known as

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offgassing

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The removal of the embedded gas from a solid object, as happens when formaldehyde in new carpets & furniture is released into the air, is a process known as offgassing.

It occurs when new, manufactured items in our homes release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other chemicals. These compounds include, paints, glue, finishes, among others, they release gases into air.

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