polytetrafluoroethylene
/ˌpɑliˌtɛtrəˌflʊroʊˈɛθəlin/
noun
- A synthetic material that is very slippery and resistant to heat and chemicals, often used as a coating on cookware (known by the brand name Teflon).
- Polytetrafluoroethylene is also used in plumbing tape to seal pipe threads.
- Because of its heat resistance, polytetrafluoroethylene is used in industrial machinery.
- Nonstick frying pans are coated with polytetrafluoroethylene so food doesn't stick.
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