Degreasing

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈɡɹis/

Degreasing (verb)

  1. To clean something so that oil and grease are removed from its surface.
  2. To remove oily substances from parts before further processing, such as painting or welding.

Examples

  • I use soap to degrease the pan.
  • She degreases the stove after cooking.