greaselessness

Absence of slickness

Greaselessness is the quality of being without grease or oily residue.

The term appears mainly in product marketing and cosmetics contexts, describing lotions, sunscreens, or cooking methods that leave no slick film: The greaselessness of the formula makes it ideal for oily skin.

cleanliness

oil-free

Containing no lipids

pristine · unsoiled · immaculateness · freshness · sanitation · hygiene · neatness · scrubbed · unblemished · decontaminated

friction

traction

Adhesive friction enabling movement

abrasion · wear · contact · braking · coefficient · non-slip · roughness · texture · purchase · drag

dryness

matte

Non-reflective surface finish

parchedness · aridity · desiccation · crispness · evaporation

nonstick

teflon

Slick polymer coating

release · glide · hydrophobic · water-repellent · silicone · ceramic · seasoned · pan · cookware · surface

Opposites
oiliness/lubrication

greaselessnessgreasiness

State of being fatty-slick

oiliness · slickness · lubrication · slipperiness · lubricity

Family

grease, greasy, greasiness, greased, greasing, greaser, greaseless, greases, greasier

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G