Polytetrafluoroethylene (Noun)
Meaning
A material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Non-stick cookware often features a thin layer of polytetrafluoroethylene that prevents food from adhering to the surface.
- In the factory, polytetrafluoroethylene was applied to the machinery to prevent parts from sticking together during the manufacturing process.
- The chemical engineer specified polytetrafluoroethylene as the ideal coating for the new pipeline due to its non-stick properties.
- When it comes to high-heat applications, polytetrafluoroethylene is the go-to material for industrial coatings, providing excellent non-stick performance.
- In addition to its widespread use in cookware, polytetrafluoroethylene is also used to coat industrial conveyor belts to reduce material sticking.