Degreasing often called Defatting or fat trimming, is the removal of fatty acids from an object. In culinary science, degreasing is done with the intention of reducing the fat content of a meal. ==Degreasing food== Degreasing is often used by dieters, particularly those following low fat diets to reduce their fat consumption to induce weight loss.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degreasing