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ungreased

ungreased

6.5
Not covered with oil that helps parts move smoothly
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈɡriːst/
translation icon : sin engrasar
  • Always bake the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet for best results.

Examples

  • The mechanic warned that operating the engine while it is ungreased could cause serious damage.

  • Her bicycle chain was completely ungreased and started to squeak loudly.

  • Make sure the pan is ungreased before pouring in the batter.

  • The ungreased surface made it difficult for the food to cook evenly.

  • Always bake the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet for best results.

  • Make sure the pan is ungreased before pouring in the batter.

  • The ungreased surface made it difficult for the food to cook evenly.

Synonyms

greaseless
vsungreased
1 3.3

Has no grease or oil on it

means specifically without a sticky coating rather than without general lubrication
unoiled
vsungreased
1 6.7

Not covered with oil

focuses on lack of a sticky coating rather than absence of thin lubricant
unlubricated
vsungreased
6.7

Without oil or grease that helps machine parts move smoothly

refers to absence of a sticky coating rather than all lubrication
non-greasy
vsungreased
3.2

Not oily and does not leave a sticky feeling

is about lacking a sticky coating rather than surface feel or residue

Antonyms

greased
2.9

Covered with oil or a slippery substance to move more easily

How Greased

greased
2.9
ungreased
6.5

Surface Forms

ungreased positive

Morphology

ungreased = greased (transparent) = un + grease + ed

Standard negation by the productive prefix 'un-' applied to the adjective 'greased' (grease + -ed), so the meaning is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word ungreased is made of un- 'not' and grease 'fat or oil used to make things move smoothly'. So, ungreased means 'not lubricated or coated with grease', as in a baking pan or a machine part.