degrease

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verb

de·​grease (ˌ)dē-ˈgrēs  (ˌ)dē-ˈgrēz 

degreased; degreasing; degreases

transitive verb

: to remove grease from

degreaser

(ˌ)dē-ˈgrē-sər 

-zər

noun

degreaser

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noun

de·​greas·​er "+ə(r) 

1

: one employed at degreasing materials in an industrial process

2

: a solvent or a machine using solvents for degreasing materials, parts, specimens

Examples of degrease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

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

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for degrease

• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice
• cerise
• decease
• decrease
• eyepiece
• facepiece
• handpiece
• headpiece
• increase