polytetrafluoroethylene
Pronunciation: [ˌpɒliˌtɛtrəˌfluəˈrɒθɛliːn]
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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.
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My mom uses polytetrafluoroethylene coatings on her frying pans, so nothing sticks while she cooks.
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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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