ungreeased

Ungreeased is a rarely used term in English, not widely standardized in major dictionaries. It is formed by adding the prefix un- to greased, and would typically function as an adjective or past participle describing something not covered in grease or not lubricated. Because it is not common, definitions and acceptability can vary by field and context.

In mechanical and industrial contexts, an ungreeased surface or bearing would be one that has not been lubricated or coated with grease. In cleanroom, medical, or sterile manufacturing settings, components may be described as ungreeased to indicate that lubricants are avoided to prevent contamination. The opposite condition would be greased or lubricated.

In culinary contexts, ungreeased could be used informally to describe a pan or cooking method that uses little or no fat. However, standard terminology for such practices typically uses greaseless, oil-free, nonstick, or dry cooking, rather than ungreeased.

Etymology and usage notes: the term is a straightforward negation of greased, derived from un- plus greased. Given its rarity, writers are advised to prefer established terms specific to the domain—such as greased, ungreased, grease-free, or dry cooking—to avoid ambiguity.

See also: grease, greased, greaseless, grease-free, dry cooking.