Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective resistant to penetration by grease or oil or wax.
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- adjective Resistant to
grease . - verb transitive To make resistant to
grease .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective resistant to penetration by grease or oil or wax
Etymologies
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Examples
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I would grease and line the tin with what we call greaseproof paper or baking paper.
Banana Cupcakes--Egg Free Crazy Cupcakes 2007
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Sitting on the side, wrapped in blue greaseproof paper, are blocks of hard, white dripping, rendered from beef fat.
I believe I can fry 2011
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With the baking parchment still attached, wrap well in greaseproof paper and store in an airtight tin or a layer of foil, repeating the feeding every week or so until you're ready to ice just before Christmas.
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We lined the tin with greaseproof paper and poured the fudge in.
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That half-hour lull before the pub closed, Captin and Ruby enjoyed the easy quiet and didnt talk much while they worked: he checked the range and flicked a glob of batter in to test the fat; she scoured the counter and put out fresh greaseproof squares beside the paper, ready to wrap chips, then Captin wiped the counter down again.
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Now carefully fold over one corner of the greaseproof paper, then fold over the other corner so that you have a samosa-shaped parcel, folding the edges in tightly to seal.
Seaside recipes: crab tart, sea bass with pea and mint soup 2011
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Using a sharp knife, slice the sea bass fillets into short strips about 2.5cm wide and place 5 or 6 strips in the centre of each triangle of greaseproof paper.
Seaside recipes: crab tart, sea bass with pea and mint soup 2011
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Refrigerate until firm, then line with greaseproof paper and baking beans, and blind bake for about 15 minutes until golden, then remove the paper and beans and brush the base with egg white.
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SERVES 6wild sea bass 1 weighing approximately 1kg, skinned, filleted and pin-bonedlemon grass 1 stick, cut into 6 chunkstiny tomatoes 6 quarteredpetits pois 6 tbsp broad beans 6 tbsp briefly blanched and skins slipped offwhite wine 6 tbspolive oil 6 tbspfresh dill a handful, choppedsea salt and pepperCut three pieces of greaseproof paper about 35cm square.
Seaside recipes: crab tart, sea bass with pea and mint soup 2011
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Place the chicken on top and cover with a layer of greaseproof paper and foil.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's climate-friendly recipes Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall 2010
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