Polytetrafluoroethylene

//ˌpɑlitɛtɹəˌflɔɹoʊˈɛθɪlin// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tough synthetic resin used to make seals and bearings and to create a nonstick coating on cooking utensils. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided wordnet

Synonyms

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teflonptfeteflon

Etymology

From poly- + tetrafluoroethylene.

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