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grease
Third Person
degreases
Present Participle
degreasing
Past Tense
degreased
Past Participle
degreased
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to remove grease or fat from a surface using a cleaning agent
- Before painting the surface, it's essential to degrease it thoroughly to ensure proper adhesion of the paint.
- After cooking bacon, she used paper towels to degrease the skillet before frying eggs.
- The mechanic degreased the engine components to remove built-up oil and grime.
- To prepare the metal parts for welding, they degreased them to eliminate any contaminants.
- Before applying the adhesive, the carpenter degreased the wooden surfaces to ensure a strong bond.