greaseproof
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greaseproof — grease proof adj. resistant to penetration by grease or oil or wax; as, greaseproof wrapping paper. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
greaseproof — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ impermeable to grease … English terms dictionary
greaseproof — adj. impervious to the penetration of grease. * * * adjective resistant to penetration by grease or oil or wax greaseproof wrapping paper • Similar to: ↑impervious, ↑imperviable * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective : resistant to penetration by grease, oil … Useful english dictionary
greaseproof — I. noun see greaseproof paper II. adjective see grease I … New Collegiate Dictionary
greaseproof — adj. Greaseproof is used with these nouns: ↑paper … Collocations dictionary
greaseproof — /ˈgrispruf/ (say greesproohf) adjective impervious to grease: greaseproof paper …
greaseproof paper — noun Date: 1900 British a heavy stiff waxed paper called also greaseproof … New Collegiate Dictionary
greaseproof paper — [[t]gri͟ːspruːf pe͟ɪpə(r)[/t]] N UNCOUNT Greaseproof paper is a special kind of paper which does not allow fat or oil to pass through it. It is mainly used in cooking or to wrap food. [BRIT] (in AM, use wax paper) … English dictionary
greaseproof — See greaseless. * * * … Universalium
greaseproof — adj. resistant to grease or oil; does not allow grease or oil through … English contemporary dictionary
