Teflon
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Name — A brand name for a non-stick coating material (PTFE) used on cookware and other products.
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Etymology
A 1940s trade name built from parts of "tetrafluoroethylene", modelled after other material names like nylon.
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What does “Teflon” mean?
The word “Teflon” means a brand name for a non-stick coating material (PTFE) used on cookware and other products. In plain terms, literally a non-stick coating brand; figuratively describes someone criticism just slides off.
How do you pronounce “Teflon”?
“Teflon” is pronounced TEHF-lon (/ˈtɛflɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Teflon” in a sentence?
Here is “Teflon” used in a sentence: “The pan has a Teflon coating so food doesn't stick.”
What part of speech is “Teflon”?
Depending on how it is used, “Teflon” can be a name and an adjective.
Where does the word “Teflon” come from?
The word “Teflon” dates back to around 1940. A 1940s trade name built from parts of "tetrafluoroethylene", modelled after other material names like nylon.
How many meanings does “Teflon” have?
“Teflon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a brand name for a non-stick coating material (PTFE) used on cookware and other products.