How Do You Spell DEGREASE?

Pronunciation: [dɪɡɹˈiːs] (IPA)

The word "degrease" is spelled as dɪˈɡriːs. This word is used to describe the process of removing grease or oil from a surface, typically using a solvent or degreaser. The correct spelling of the word is important for communication and understanding in technical or industrial settings. It is composed of two parts: "de-" meaning removal or reversal, and "grease" referring to the fatty substance. Knowing the IPA phonetic transcription of this word can help ensure its proper pronunciation and spelling.

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DEGREASE Meaning and Definition

  1. Degrease is a verb that refers to the act of removing or reducing grease or oil from a surface, typically by using a specific cleaning agent or technique. The term is commonly used in the context of cleaning processes in various industries, such as automotive, manufacturing, and food preparation.

    When an object or surface is degreased, the intent is to eliminate or minimize the presence of grease, which can accumulate and hinder the functionality, appearance, or effectiveness of the item. Degreasing is particularly important in scenarios where the presence of grease or oil can pose safety hazards, such as in mechanical parts or cooking equipment.

    Degreasing can be achieved through various methods depending on the nature of the surface and the type and amount of grease present. It may involve the use of solvents, detergents, soaps, steam, pressure washing, or mechanical scrubbing. Specialized degreasing agents or solutions are often formulated to effectively dissolve or break down greasy substances, while being safe for the material being cleaned.

    The process of degreasing typically involves applying the chosen agent or method to the surface, allowing it to penetrate and dissolve the grease, and then removing the dissolved grease by rinsing or wiping. This achieves a cleaner, grease-free surface that is more aesthetically pleasing and may function better.

  2. To remove fatty matter or grease.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for DEGREASE

Etymology of DEGREASE

The word "degrease" is derived from the combination of the prefix "de-" and the verb "grease".

The prefix "de-" in English is commonly used to indicate removal, reversal, or negation. In this case, it signifies the action of removing something.

The verb "grease" originated from the Old French word "graisse" and the Latin word "crassus", both of which meant "fat" or "grease". This root sense of "grease" relates to the oily, fatty substance used to lubricate machinery or coating found on certain surfaces.

Therefore, when combined, "de-" indicates the removal of grease, resulting in the word "degrease", which refers to the process of eliminating or reducing the presence of grease or oil from a surface or object.

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Conjugate verb Degrease

CONDITIONAL

I would degrease
you would degrease
he/she/it would degrease
we would degrease
they would degrease

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be degreasing
you would be degreasing
he/she/it would be degreasing
we would be degreasing
they would be degreasing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have degrease
you would have degrease
he/she/it would have degrease
we would have degrease
they would have degrease

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been degreasing
you would have been degreasing
he/she/it would have been degreasing
we would have been degreasing
they would have been degreasing

FUTURE

I will degrease
you will degrease
he/she/it will degrease
we will degrease
they will degrease

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be degreasing
you will be degreasing
he/she/it will be degreasing
we will be degreasing
they will be degreasing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have degreased
you will have degreased
he/she/it will have degreased
we will have degreased
they will have degreased

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been degreasing
you will have been degreasing
he/she/it will have been degreasing
we will have been degreasing
they will have been degreasing

IMPERATIVE

you degrease
we let´s degrease

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to degrease

PAST

I degreased
you degreased
he/she/it degreased
we degreased
they degreased

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was degreasing
you were degreasing
he/she/it was degreasing
we were degreasing
they were degreasing

PAST PARTICIPLE

degreased

PAST PERFECT

I had degreased
you had degreased
he/she/it had degreased
we had degreased
they had degreased

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been degreasing
you had been degreasing
he/she/it had been degreasing
we had been degreasing
they had been degreasing

PRESENT

I degrease
you degrease
he/she/it degreases
we degrease
they degrease

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am degreasing
you are degreasing
he/she/it is degreasing
we are degreasing
they are degreasing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

degreasing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have degreased
you have degreased
he/she/it has degreased
we have degreased
they have degreased

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been degreasing
you have been degreasing
he/she/it has been degreasing
we have been degreasing
they have been degreasing
I would have degreased
we would have degreased
you would have degreased
he/she/it would have degreased
they would have degreased

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