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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

He received a parcel containing greaseproof bags and a children's colouring book.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2023

Worse still, some so-called compostables have a greaseproof barrier containing PFAS.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2022

Cut the dough into 10cm-long, 2cm-wide soldiers, put half on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, lay an anchovy fillet on each, cover with the other half like a lid and press shut gently.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 24, 2018

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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