1. 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.