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degreaser

/diːˈɡriː.sər/
de · greas · er

Plural:degreasers
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degreaser Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A chemical solvent, detergent, or specialized cleaning agent formulated to dissolve and remove grease, oil, and grime from hard surfaces or machinery.

Example

"The mechanic sprayed a citrus-based degreaser onto the engine block to dissolve the built-up oil."


2

An industrial apparatus, tank, or machine used to clean and remove oil or grease from manufactured metal parts, often using heated chemical vapors.

Example

"The newly stamped metal components were lowered into the vapor degreaser before being sent to the painting line."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Degreaser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/degreaser
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