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polytetrafluoroethylene

/ˌpɒlitɛtɹəˌflɔːɹəʊˈɛθɪliːn/ /ˌpɑlitɛtɹəˌflɔɹoʊˈɛθɪlin/

Meanings
noun
A tough synthetic resin used to make seals and bearings and to create a nonstick coating on cooking utensils.

Examples :

"The nonstick pan is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene, making it easy to cook eggs without them sticking. "
material compound chemistry substance technical utensil

Related Words

Illustration nonstick

nonstick adjective

/ˌnɑnˈstɪk/ /ˌnʌnˈstɪk/

Resistant to sticking.

"This nonstick cookware is easy to clean."

Illustration coating

coating verb

/ˈkəʊtɪŋ/ /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/

To cover with a coating of some material.

"The frying pan was coated with a layer of non-stick material, making it easier to wash."

Illustration utensils

utensils noun

/juːˈtɛnsɪlz/ /juˈtɛnsɪlz/

An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen.

"We have convenient storage for all the kitchen utensils."

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration tough

tough noun

/tʌf/

A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.

"They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition."

Illustration coated

coated verb

/ˈkəʊtɪd/ /ˈkoʊtɪd/

To cover with a coating of some material.

"The frying pan was coated with a layer of non-stick material, making it easier to wash."

Illustration cooking

cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

Illustration sticking

sticking verb

/ˈstɪkɪŋ/

To cut a piece of wood to be the stick member of a cope-and-stick joint.

"The carpenter is sticking the pine boards today to make the cabinet doors. "

Illustration bearings

bearings noun

/ˈbɛərɪŋz/ /ˈbɛrɪŋz/

A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.

"The skateboard's wheels spin smoothly because of the bearings inside them. "

Illustration synthetic

synthetic noun

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

A synthetic compound.

"The scientist studied the properties of the synthetic fiber. "

Illustration create

create verb

/kɹiːˈeɪt/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

Illustration without

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "