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greaseproof

American  
[grees-proof] / ˈgrisˌpruf /

adjective

  1. impervious or resistant to oil and fat.


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He recently switched to greaseproof paper after hearing about the ban.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

If you pop a piece of greaseproof paper in between each, it's easier to get just one out when it's frozen, Caroline suggests.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2023

PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of chemicals that impart non-stick, greaseproof and flame retardant properties to materials.

From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2023

“Lay them on greaseproof paper, freeze for two hours, then bag them and take out individual handfuls.”

From The Guardian ● May 13, 2020

He pulled out the greaseproof bag, and then fished down for the submarine.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

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