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degrease Definition

de·grease (dē grēs, -grēz)

transitive verb -·greased, -·greas·ing

to remove grease or a greasy substance from

degrease Related Forms
de·greaser noun
degrease Usage Examples

Object

  • agent: Once the majority has been removed use a suitable degreasing agent to thoroughly clean the whole assembly inside and out.
  • chemical: Firstly a solvent cleaning system using the latest user and Eco friendly degreasing chemicals removes any residual coolant left over from the manufacturing process.
  • process: Actions: The old metal degreasing process, which primes the metal prior to painting, was a ' dirty ' process.
  • surface: Gently degrease the surface to be painted with soapy water or alcohol.
  • part: Firstly, degrease the part and use a stiff wire brush to remove any surface dirt.
  • component: All other mild steel door components degreased and primed with one coat of rust resisting primer paint.

Preposition: with

  • alcohol: The new blades must be degreased with alcohol before being used.

Modifying Another Word

  • thoroughly: Ceramic tiles should be thoroughly degreased, rinsed and allowed to dry.