Polytetrafluoroethylene

usgb/ˌpɑː.liˌtɛ.trəˌfluː.əˈθiː.ɪn/
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.
Visual representation of "polytetrafluoroethylene" - A type of plastic that is very resistant to heat and chemical attack, often used in non-stick cookware and other products.

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Formal

non-stick coating,chemical resistance,high-temperature applications

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Material Science

Refers to substances studied for their unique properties.

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Polytetrafluoroethylene is categorized under synthetic polymers.
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Non-stick Coating

Used to describe surfaces treated to prevent sticking.

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Many modern pans use polytetrafluoroethylene for easy cooking.
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Chemical Resistance

Describes materials that do not react with chemicals.

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Polytetrafluoroethylene exhibits great chemical stability.
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