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polytetrafluoroethylene

Pronunciation: [ˌpɒliˌtɛtrəˌfluəˈrɒθɛliːn]

Word

Context: "material science"

(noun) a type of plastic that is very useful and doesn't stick to things easily. You might find it used in non-stick cooking pans. It's really great for making sure food doesn’t stick when you cook.

Example

My mom uses polytetrafluoroethylene coatings on her frying pans, so nothing sticks while she cooks.

Example

We can't use regular plastics for this project because they aren't as good as polytetrafluoroethylene.

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Why is polytetrafluoroethylene so popular for cookware?

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