degrease
verb
de·grease
(ˌ)dē-ˈgrēs 
(ˌ)dē-ˈgrēz
(ˌ)dē-ˈgrēz
degreased; degreasing; degreases
: to remove grease from
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Diluted vinegar or baking soda are both good options here—always take the range hood’s filter off of the hood to degrease it properly.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Best Type of Dishwasher Tablet to Use To degrease a stovetop, use a solid, powder-style tablet that contains enzymes and grease-fighting surfactants, as these ingredients are most effective at breaking down grease and baked-on food, says Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO at AspenClean.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
If the vent covers are especially greasy (common in kitchen areas), add a small amount of degreasing cleaner to the water.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Instead, it is typically used in industrial situations to clean or degrease large machines.9
Meanwhile, ACS-grade acetone (or reagent) is purer and safer than technical grade.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Best Type of Dishwasher Tablet to Use To degrease a stovetop, use a solid, powder-style tablet that contains enzymes and grease-fighting surfactants, as these ingredients are most effective at breaking down grease and baked-on food, says Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO at AspenClean.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
If the vent covers are especially greasy (common in kitchen areas), add a small amount of degreasing cleaner to the water.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Instead, it is typically used in industrial situations to clean or degrease large machines.9
Meanwhile, ACS-grade acetone (or reagent) is purer and safer than technical grade.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for degrease
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“Degrease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degrease. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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