👉 Defoaming is a process in which substances are reduced to vapor or dissolved, often through the action of heat or mechanical means. It can be used as a cleaning method for removing contaminants from surface areas such as pipes and equipment. In chemistry, defoaming is typically associated with the use of acids to neutralize the presence of certain compounds on surfaces. It is commonly used in the industrial setting to remove toxic chemicals, such as solvents or acids, from pipelines or other equipment. The process