greasy

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Described as fast absobring and non-greasy, the lotion is fortified with minerals to replenish even the driest skin.

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  1. adjective Coated or soiled with grease.
  2. adjective Containing grease, especially too much grease: a greasy hamburger.
  3. adjective Suggestive of grease in slickness or slipperiness: a greasy character.
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  • Described as fast absobring and non-greasy, the lotion is fortified with minerals to replenish even the driest skin. —  London Free Press - News
  • It's not unusual for China's leadership to have a special food supply; the practice stretches back thousands of years to farms providing ingredients for lavish imperial meals or the greasy, spicy dishes favored by Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong. —  Newsvine - Get Smarter Here
  • China's leadership to have a special food supply; the practice stretches back thousands of years to farms providing ingredients for lavish imperial meals or the greasy, spicy dishes favored by Soviet Union's ruling classes also ate food that was unavailable to the masses. —  NewsOK.com RSS - home
  • The coating was heavy and greasy, and the fish was limp and flavorless. —  clickorlando.com - Local News
  • Repairing: Light and non-greasy, the Healing Cream is perfect for most skin types, although dry and mature skin types may want to look for something a little more emollient, especially in winter-or just stick to the ampoules. —  TreeHugger
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  1. Formerly also griesy; from grease + -y.
 

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