degreased; degreasing; degreases

transitive verb

: to remove grease from

Examples of degrease in a Sentence

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Learn how to degrease an oven using vinegar, and its pantry friend, baking soda. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026 Purchase a masonry cleaning solution that includes degreasing solid agents or agents that remove plant staining and mold. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 Of course, regularly cleaning and degreasing your entire oven is recommended. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026 Here's how to degrease kitchen cabinets, hoods, and ranges to create a less sticky cooking environment. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for degrease

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of degrease was circa 1889

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“Degrease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degrease. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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