Polytetrafluoroethylene
noun
A type of plastic that is very resistant to heat and chemical attack, often used in non-stick cookware and other products.
The frying pan is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene to prevent food from sticking.

Usage tips
Formal
non-stick coating,chemical resistance,high-temperature applications
noun
A type of plastic that is very resistant to heat and chemical attack, often used in non-stick cookware and other products.
The frying pan is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene to prevent food from sticking.

Usage tips
Formal
non-stick coating,chemical resistance,high-temperature applications
Definition 1 of 1

Material Science
Refers to substances studied for their unique properties.
Polytetrafluoroethylene is categorized under synthetic polymers.
Non-stick Coating
Used to describe surfaces treated to prevent sticking.
Many modern pans use polytetrafluoroethylene for easy cooking.
Chemical Resistance
Describes materials that do not react with chemicals.
Polytetrafluoroethylene exhibits great chemical stability.
Material Science
Refers to substances studied for their unique properties.
Polytetrafluoroethylene is categorized under synthetic polymers.
Non-stick Coating
Used to describe surfaces treated to prevent sticking.
Many modern pans use polytetrafluoroethylene for easy cooking.
Chemical Resistance
Describes materials that do not react with chemicals.
Polytetrafluoroethylene exhibits great chemical stability.
Material Science
Refers to substances studied for their unique properties.
Polytetrafluoroethylene is categorized under synthetic polymers.
Non-stick Coating
Used to describe surfaces treated to prevent sticking.
Many modern pans use polytetrafluoroethylene for easy cooking.
Chemical Resistance
Describes materials that do not react with chemicals.
Polytetrafluoroethylene exhibits great chemical stability.
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