1. a chemical substance or product used to remove grease, oil, or fatty deposits from surfaces, equipment, or clothing

Examples

• The mechanic used a strong degreaser to clean the engine parts.
• I applied degreaser to the kitchen cabinets to remove years of cooking grease.
• This industrial degreaser is effective on metal and concrete surfaces.
• The laundry degreaser helped remove oil stains from my work clothes.
• We sprayed degreaser on the garage floor before pressure washing it.
• Many degreasers contain solvents that can be harmful if not used properly.