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Noun: greaseproof paper
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: wax paper)
  1. Paper that is impermeable to oil or grease; used in cooking
    "She wrapped the sandwiches in greaseproof paper to keep them fresh";
    - wax paper [N. Amer], waxed paper
     
  2. Heat-resistant, non-stick paper treated with silicone, used for cooking and baking
    "Line the pan with greaseproof paper";
    - baking paper, parchment paper, parchment

Derived forms: greaseproof papers

Type of: paper

Encyclopedia: Greaseproof paper