0 abbreviation for volatile organic compound: a type of compound (= a chemical that combines two or more elements) containing carbon that changes easily into a gas and that can be harmful to people's health or to the environment:
The attorney said his clients were concerned about "significant VOC emissions" that will be carried over Baytown.
We used recycled wood for cabinets and low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints.
The team will be investigating several methods to reduce dust, ammonia, and VOCs.
