polytetrafluoroethylene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A tough synthetic resin used to make seals and bearings and to create a nonstick coating on cooking utensils.

/ˌpɑlitɛtɹəˌflɔɹoʊˈɛθɪlin/ /ˌpɒlitɛtɹəˌflɔːɹəʊˈɛθɪliːn/

polytetrafluoroethylene polytetrafluoroethylenes

From poly- + tetrafluoroethylene.

PTFE Teflon

ePTFE Gore-Tex

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