DEGREASING Antonyms

• a thin layer covering something

• a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

• a heavy fabric suitable for coats

• the work of applying something

• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

• the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

• act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

• (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases

• the application of wax to a surface

• a gradual increase in magnitude or extent

• a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

• anything regarded as making something unclean

• lubricate with grease

• have lubricating properties

• apply a lubricant to

• make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant

• make (more) humid

• a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water

• oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist

• a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

• any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants

• cover with oil, as if by rubbing

• administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

• slanderous defamation

• a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

• stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

• cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone