degreased

Stripped of fat

Degreased means having had grease or oil removed.

Mechanical parts are degreased before painting or assembly.

Kitchen surfaces get degreased to remove cooking residue.

The mechanic degreased the engine block before inspection.

The process typically involves solvents, detergents, or steam.

cleaning

solvent

Dissolving liquid or financially stable

wash · soap · wipe · sponge · spray · scour · brush · rag · lather · sanitize

industrial

surfactant

Surface tension lowering compound

biodegradable · hydrocarbon · ultrasonic · saponify · dispersant · non-toxic · immersion · agitation · decontamination · tank

mechanical

bearings

Awareness of one's position

  • gearsToothed rotating machine parts
  • axlesWheel-connecting rods
  • sprocketsToothed wheels for chains

chains · pistons · crankshafts · camshafts · seals · transmission · carburetor · valves · fittings · threads

restoration

paintings

Pictures made with pigment

antiques · gilding · varnish · patina · canvas · conservation · preservation · museum · curator · artwork

culinary

pan

Shallow cooking vessel

stovetop · oven · fryer · splatter · drippings · countertop · backsplash

Categories
Opposites
grease/oil presence

degreasedgreasy

Covered in slick fat

greased · oily · lubricated · fatty · coated

Family

degrease, degreaser, degreasing, degreasers, degreases

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G