greasiness
The state of being greasyThe state of being greasy.
» Some people find the greasiness of his hair extremely off-putting.
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1 senses(uncountable, usually)The state of being greasy.
More definitions
- consisting of or covered with oil
Examples
1 sentencesSome people find the greasiness of his hair extremely off-putting.
Translations
1 languagesForms
plural: greasinesses| Singular | greasiness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- consisting of or covered with oil:oilinessoleaginousness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedgreasy
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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