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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDegrease
/diːˈɡriːs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To remove grease, oil, or stubborn grime from something, especially a machine, engine, or surface.
"Mechanics use specialized solvents to degrease engine parts before assembly." - 2
To cleanse food or cooking surfaces of excessive fat or grease.
"Allow the broth to cool so you can easily skim and degrease the surface."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Formed in English via the prefix de- (denoting removal or reversal) combined with 'grease', originating from Old French 'greisse' and Late Latin 'crassus' (fat). The term emerged in the late 19th century with the rise of industrial machinery requiring the removal of lubricating oils, fats, and grime.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Degrease" is said worldwide
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dégraisser
Transliteration: /de.ɡʁɛ.se/
"Il faut dégraisser la poêle avant de la ranger."
entfetten
Transliteration: /ɛntˈfɛtn̩/
"Die Motorteile müssen gründlich entfettet werden."
sgrassare
Transliteration: /zɡrasˈsa.re/
"Ho usato un prodotto forte per sgrassare il forno."
desengrasar
Transliteration: /de.sen.ɡɾaˈsaɾ/
"Es necesario desengrasar la cadena de la bicicleta regularmente."
desengordurar
Transliteration: /de.zẽ.ɡoɾ.duˈɾaɾ/
"Use detergente para desengordurar os pratos."
चिकनाई हटाना
Transliteration: chikanaai hataana
"इंजन के हिस्सों से चिकनाई हटाना बहुत जरूरी है।"
除油
Transliteration: chú yóu
"我们需要用清洁剂彻底除油。"
기름기를 빼다
Transliteration: gireum-gireul ppaeda
"엔진 부품의 기름기를 빼는 작업이 필요합니다."
脱脂する
Transliteration: dasshi suru
"塗装の前に金属表面を脱脂してください。"
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