Definition of "degreaser" [degreaser]

• An industrial solvent, often containing polyhalogenated hydrocarbons, used to remove grease from mechanical parts (noun)
• A machine that accomplishes this task (noun)

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• "It's not ready until a tight clean patch soaked in degreaser comes out of the barrel without any traces of fouling."
• "Do not use soap as it will break the bond between the metal and the oil (soap is a "degreaser" so completely counteracts the chemical bond you are otherwise trying to achieve over time)."
• "With both side panels removed, spray the engine and intake area liberally with a good degreaser such as Simple Green or Greased Lightning."