greaseproof

1 3.9

Paper or other material that stops grease from passing through

adjective
/ˈɡriːsˌpruːf/

: impermeable a la grasa

It's best to wrap the cake in greaseproof paper to keep it fresh.

Examples

We need greaseproof bags for the sandwiches.
They lined the pans with greaseproof material to prevent sticking.
I need some greaseproof sheets for baking cookies this afternoon.
This greaseproof paper is perfect for baking.
I need some greaseproof sheets for baking cookies this afternoon.
It's best to wrap the cake in greaseproof paper to keep it fresh.
They lined the pans with greaseproof material to prevent sticking.

Antonyms

absorbent

9 3.4

Able to soak up liquid easily

Compounds

greaseproof paper

1 3.9

Paper that does not soak up oil and is used to line baking trays and wrap food

How Greaseproof

greaseproof

1 3.9

absorbent

9 3.4

Surface Forms

greaseproof positive

Morphology

greaseproof = grease + proof (transparent) = grease + proof

The word 'greaseproof' is a straightforward compound of 'grease' and 'proof', indicating resistance to grease.

Etymology

Greaseproof joins grease ('oil or fat') and proof ('resistant to'), like in waterproof, creating a clear image to remember. So a greaseproof sheet or paper does not let oil or fat pass through it.