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greaseproof paper

British  
/ ˈɡriːsˌpruːf /

noun

  1. any paper that is resistant to penetration by greases and oils

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

While the grill is warming, fold the greaseproof paper to make it into rough envelope shapes and pop your empty food packets inside – one wrapper per envelope.

From The Guardian Mar. 31, 2020

Lay the prosciutto on a large oven tray lined with greaseproof paper and roast for 15 minutes, or until it is starting to crisp up, then leave to cool completely.

From The Guardian Jun. 15, 2019

Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper and arrange the shortcakes about 2-3cm apart, because they will spread slightly.

From The Guardian May 31, 2019

He drew from his pocket a rectangular bar wrapped in greaseproof paper and measuring about four inches by one.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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