degreaser

Cuts through grime

A degreaser is a cleaning agent that dissolves grease, oil, and grime from surfaces.

Degreasers range from mild dish soap to industrial-strength solvents used on engines and machinery: Spray the degreaser on the stovetop and let it sit for a few minutes.

The verb degrease means to remove grease from something.

cleaner

soap

Fatty alkali cleanser

spray · foam · wipe · solvent · surfactant · emulsifier · disinfectant · sanitize · scour · residue

workshop

mechanic

Vehicle maintenance professional

engines · parts · chains · bearings · garage · shop · automotive · bicycle · brake · carburetor

formulation

biodegradable

Able to decompose naturally

fast-acting · non-flammable · alkaline · caustic · water-soluble · ready-to-use · dilutable · aerosol

solvent

dissolve

Disperse into liquid

isopropanol · turpentine · mineral spirits · naphtha · xylene · toluene · methanol · hexane · chlorinated · hydrocarbon

industrial

heavy-duty

Built for hard use

equipment · tar · soot · carbon · decontamination · concentrated · powerful · tough · professional · fleet

kitchen

oven

Enclosed cooking chamber

splatter · cooking-oil · food-grade · restaurant · ventilation · backsplash · cooktop

Categories
Opposites
function/purpose

degreaserlubricant

Friction-reducing substance

grease · oil · machine oil · WD-40 · motor oil

surface treatment outcome

degreaserlubricant

Friction-reducing substance

wax · polish · sealant · protectant · varnish

Family

degrease, degreasing, degreasers, degreased, degreases

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