polytetrafluoroethylene

/ˌˈpɑliˈtɛtrəˈflʊəroʊˌɛθəˈlin/
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Definitions of polytetrafluoroethylene
  1. noun
    a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided
    synonyms: Teflon
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    type of:
    plastic
    generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
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