defatigate

/dɛfətɪɡeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to lose or remove fat

“The diet helped to defatigate the patient’s body.”

2. verb

to remove or get rid of excess fat or oily substance

“The mechanic had to defatigate the engine to prevent it from overheating.”

3. noun

the process or act of causing something to lose or remove fat

“The doctor warned of the dangers of rapid defatigation, which can lead to malnutrition.”

Synonyms

  • defat
  • degrease
  • emulsify

Antonyms

  • enrich
  • fatten