noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An industrial solvent, often containing polyhalogenated hydrocarbons, used to remove grease from mechanical parts.
2. 2
   a chemical substance that dissolves water-insoluble substances, such as greases and oils. wordnet
3. 3
   A machine that accomplishes this task.

Synonyms

All synonyms

degreasant

Etymology

From degrease + -er.

Related phrases

polyhalogenated hydrocarbon

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