greaseproof
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Definition
Adjective: - Resistant to penetration by grease or oil or wax: Describes a material, typically paper, that has been treated or manufactured to prevent fats, oils, or waxes from soaking through it.
Usage
The adjective "greaseproof" is used to describe the property of a material. It is most commonly used attributively (before a noun) to specify the type of material. - Use it to describe paper, packaging, or liners designed to contain greasy or oily items without becoming stained or allowing the grease to leak. - It is a technical or descriptive term often found in contexts related to cooking, baking, food packaging, and industrial applications.
Examples
- For storing the fried chicken, she used greaseproof paper bags.
- The bakery lines its trays with greaseproof paper to make cleanup easier.
- These greaseproof containers are ideal for packing lunches with oily foods.
Advanced Usage
- "Greaseproof" vs. "Parchment Paper": In culinary contexts, "greaseproof paper" is often used synonymously with parchment paper, though technically, parchment paper usually has additional non-stick and heat-resistant properties beyond just being greaseproof.
- Industrial Application: The term can extend beyond paper to describe treated fabrics or other materials used in machinery or manufacturing to resist oil penetration.
Variants and Related Words
- Grease-resistant (adjective): A near-synonym, though it may imply a lesser degree of resistance than "greaseproof."
- Greaseproofing (noun): The process or treatment that makes a material greaseproof.
- Parchment paper (noun): A specific type of heat-resistant, non-stick, and greaseproof paper used in baking.
Synonyms
- Oil-resistant
- Fat-resistant
- Non-porous (to grease/oil) (in specific contexts)
Antonyms
- Absorbent
- Porous
- Permeable
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Greaseproof paper (noun phrase): The most common compound, referring specifically to the paper product.
- Greaseproof liner (noun phrase): A lining material with greaseproof qualities.
Adjective
- resistant to penetration by grease or oil or wax
- greaseproof wrapping paper