degrease

verb

degreased; degreasing; degreases

transitive verb

: to remove grease from
degreaser noun

Examples of degrease in a Sentence

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Try moistening baking soda with a degreasing dish liquid, or shake on a generous sprinkle of a non-scratching scouring powder, such as Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Stay ahead of the grime by regularly degreasing after cooking. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024 Instead, it is typically used in industrial situations to clean or degrease large machines.9 Meanwhile, ACS-grade acetone (or reagent) is purer and safer than technical grade. Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024 Avoid harsh detergents with degreasing agents or powdered abrasive cleaners - these can strip away the seasoning. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for degrease 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of degrease was circa 1889

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“Degrease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degrease. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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