// Definition
The tendency of trichome resin to become sticky, oily, and lose its dry sandy texture during hash washing or processing when exposed to warmer temperatures. Different strains grease down at different rates and temperatures.
// From the Episode
SPEAKER_13 (from Colorado, likely a boutique brand operator) explained that grease down is strain-dependent — for instance, Black Maple greases down much faster than other genetics. He emphasized that understanding your strain's grease-down behavior is critical regardless of equipment sophistication. Relates to the importance of cold-room washing environments for fresh frozen processing.