degrease

[ dee-grees, -greez ]

/ diˈgris, -ˈgriz /

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verb (used with object), de·greased, de·greas·ing.

to remove grease, oil, or the like, from, especially by treating with a chemical.

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Origin of degrease

First recorded in 1885–90; de- + grease

OTHER WORDS FROM degrease

de·greas·er, noun

Words nearby degrease

degrade, degraded, degrading, degranulation, de gratia, degrease, degree, degree-day, degree mill, degree of curve, degree of difficulty

How to use degrease in a sentence

Other tips include being gentle with the door, degreasing the grease filter, and utilizing the preset timers or monitoring your food to avoid overcooking and subsequent damage.
The best microwaves: This way for buttery popcorn and tempting leftovers|PopSci Commerce Team|January 22, 2021|Popular-Science
Just as degreasing dish soap is good at cleaning lasagna off a baking pan, the surfactant agents in hand soap react to fats and oils and make them water-soluble so you can wash them away.
Five tips for taking care of your over-washed hands|Sandra Gutierrez G.|December 20, 2020|Popular-Science

British Dictionary definitions for degrease

degrease

/ (diːˈɡriːs) /

verb

(tr) to remove grease from

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