degrease

verb

de·grease (ˌ)dē-ˈgrēs

(ˌ)dē-ˈgrēz

degreased; degreasing; degreases

transitive verb

: to remove grease from

degreaser

(ˌ)dē-ˈgrē-sər

-zər

noun

Examples of degrease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 As someone who degreases and lubricates at least one bike chain at least every other week, a zero-maintenance belt drive is compelling. —

Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 22 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for degrease

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