Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defat
Verb
/dɪˈfæt/
Definition
To remove fats from a substance or product.
Examples
- Many companies defat their products to create healthier options.
- The scientist needed to defat the samples before analysis.
- By defatting the meat, they reduced its overall calorie content.
Meaning
The process of separating or extracting fats, particularly in the context of food processing and chemistry.
Synonyms
- De-fat
- Extract fat
- Degrease
- Descale
