greaseproof paper
noun
grease·proof paper
ˈgrēs-ˈprüf- 
British
: a heavy stiff waxed paper
called also
grease*proof\
ˈgrēs-ˈprüf 
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“Greaseproof paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greaseproof%20paper. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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