(ˈ)dē|grēs, -ēz transitive verb
Etymology: de- + grease (n.)
: to treat with an extractant for grease, oil, or fatty matter
a taxidermist degreasing specimens for the museum
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a. : to remove grease and dirt from (wool) with chemicals
b. : to remove grease, oil, or fatty matter from (a metal) with fumes from a hot solvent
c. : to remove excess grease from (hides or skins) by tumbling in solvents in tanning