verb
- to remove grease, oil, or fat from something
Examples
- The mechanic needs to degrease the engine parts before reassembly.
- She used a special solvent to degrease the kitchen equipment.
- The factory workers degrease metal components before painting them.
- You should degrease the pan thoroughly after cooking bacon.
- The cleaning crew will degrease all the restaurant’s cooking surfaces.
- Industrial parts must be degreased to ensure proper adhesion of coatings.