degreases

Strips away grease

Degreases means removes grease or oily residue from a surface.

The term appears most often in mechanical and industrial contexts: He degreased the engine parts before inspection.

Household cleaners that degrease cut through cooking oils and grime.

The process prepares surfaces for painting, welding, or other treatments that require clean metal.

mechanical

engine

Machine producing motion

  • partsIndividual elements of whole
  • solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
  • carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer

automotive · garage · workshop · WD-40 · gunk · machinery · bearings · chains · bicycle · gears

kitchen

dishwashing

Cleaning soiled tableware

soapy · scrubbing · Dawn · detergent · scouring · residue · splatter · stovetop · griddle · fryer

cleaning-products

formula

Fixed method or notation

concentrate · commercial · industrial-strength · eco-friendly · non-toxic · alkaline · emulsifier · dissolves · heavy-duty · multipurpose

hair-care

shampoo

Liquid hair cleanser

buildup · stripping · wash · cleansing · roots · sulfate · lather · overwashing · refreshes

Opposites
grease/oil removal vs. application

degreasesgreases

Applies lubricant to

lubricates · oils · lards · slicks · anoints

Family

degrease, degreaser, degreasing, degreasers, degreased

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