degreasing
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1. degreasing - Noun
2. degreasing - Verb
Meaning
degreasing
present participle of degrease
degreasing (plural degreasings)
The removal of grease from something
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A parts washer heats water and the detergent in a closed cabinet and then sprays the heated sodium hydroxide and hot water at pressure against dirty parts for degreasing applications.
This process is called bating. citation Lipases are used in the degreasing operation to hydrolyze fat particles embedded in the skin. citation Amylases are used to soften skin, to bring out the grain, and to impart strength and flexibility to the skin.
If the raw material consists of hides and skin ; size reduction, washing, removal of hair from hides, and degreasing are necessary to prepare the hides and skins for the main extraction step.