greaseproofadj.
/ˈɡriːspruːf/, U.S. /ˈɡrisˌpruf/ Impermeable or resistant to grease. Chiefly in greaseproof paper n. at Compounds.
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the world > matter > constitution of matter > oiliness or greasiness > [adjective] > fatty or greasy > grease-proof
greaseproof1851
grease-tight1925
1851 Official Catal. Great Exhib. 34/2 (advt.) The improved Ventilating Grease-proof Hat, combining lightness and durability.
1910 Daily Chron. 8 Mar. 3/3 Each loaf..is packed and sealed in a paper wrapper, which is grease-proof and germ-proof.
2012 T. Garrett Professional Cake Decorating 4 If the cake is iced with buttercream, it is important to use a cake foil that is greaseproof.
Compounds
greaseproof paper n. paper manufactured or treated in a way that makes it impermeable or resistant to oil or grease, chiefly used in cooking or to wrap food.Rare in North American usage.Quot. 1877 shows water and grease-proof modifying paper rather than this compound.
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society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > material for making paper > paper > [noun] > wrapping-papers
cap-paper1577
packing paper1590
cap1620
German Lombard1712
wrapping-paper1715
butter paper1727
whitey-brown1761
kitchen paper?1782
emporetic1790
tea-paper1814
needle paper1852
small hand1853
grocer's paper1861
tobacco paper1877
grocery-paper1883
greaseproof paper1894
chip paper1935
toffee paper1958
society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > material for making paper > paper > [noun] > other types of paper
India paper1721
whitey-brown1761
hot press1807
splash-paper1811
India proof1812
India paper proof1814
crinkled paper1820
pattern paper1849
powder paper1856
sheathing1859
chartaline1880
lining paper1880
Whatman1880
greaseproof paper1894
papyroxylin1894
shelf paper1895
corrugated paper1897
construction paper1902
Ingres paper1910
liner1921
cartolina1936
wood-free1966
1877 New Remedies Jan. 32/1 A new water and grease-proof paper is obtained by saturating paper with a liquid prepared by dissolving shellac at a moderate heat in a saturated solution of borax.]
1894 Trans. Highland & Agric. Soc. Scotl. 6 191 The best wrap for packing butter is greaseproof paper.
2013 Daily Tel. (Nexis) 23 Mar. (Weekend section) 7 Lightly great a 25cm x 8cm deep round cake tin and line it with greaseproof paper or baking parchment.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022).
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adj.1851