degrease
verb
de·grease
(ˌ)dē-ˈgrēs 
(ˌ)dē-ˈgrēz
(ˌ)dē-ˈgrēz
degreased; degreasing; degreases
: to remove grease from
Examples of degrease in a Sentence
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Avoid harsh detergents with degreasing agents or powdered abrasive cleaners - these can strip away the seasoning.
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
As someone who degreases and lubricates at least one bike chain at least every other week, a zero-maintenance belt drive is compelling.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 22 Sep. 2023
Email address: The chemical, a cleaning and degreasing solvent that is also a byproduct from manufacturing pesticides, is commonly referred to as TCP.
—Agnel Philip, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2023
Historically, it has been used to degrease metals and machinery.
—Sophia Vento, Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2023
In addition, poison plant washes, degreasing soap like dishwashing soap or detergent, and plenty of water is recommended by the CDC.
—Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 6 June 2023
Stearns 1 Gal Pressure Washer House Wash Concentrate Image courtesy Amazon The product is a potent mixture of concentrated detergents that effectively cleans and degreases various surfaces.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
Its super-concentrated formula deep cleans and degreases dishes, glasses, and silverware while also removing spots and film caused by hard water and minerals.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
For a last touch -- models also degreased their T-zone, thanks to a bit of logomania.
—Kathleen Hou, ELLE, 2 Mar. 2023
Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
As someone who degreases and lubricates at least one bike chain at least every other week, a zero-maintenance belt drive is compelling.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 22 Sep. 2023
Email address: The chemical, a cleaning and degreasing solvent that is also a byproduct from manufacturing pesticides, is commonly referred to as TCP.
—Agnel Philip, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2023
Historically, it has been used to degrease metals and machinery.
—Sophia Vento, Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2023
In addition, poison plant washes, degreasing soap like dishwashing soap or detergent, and plenty of water is recommended by the CDC.
—Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 6 June 2023
Stearns 1 Gal Pressure Washer House Wash Concentrate Image courtesy Amazon The product is a potent mixture of concentrated detergents that effectively cleans and degreases various surfaces.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
Its super-concentrated formula deep cleans and degreases dishes, glasses, and silverware while also removing spots and film caused by hard water and minerals.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
For a last touch -- models also degreased their T-zone, thanks to a bit of logomania.
—Kathleen Hou, ELLE, 2 Mar. 2023
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“Degrease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degrease. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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