Teflon
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- noun
- /ˈtɛflɒn/
- Specialized
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Teflón
- Didn't I know, she scolded, that the fumes from an overheated Teflon pan could kill a parrot in minutes?
- Teflon prosthesis
You shouldn't use Teflon on your pans.
- You shouldn't use Teflon on your pans.
- It's got a Teflon coating on the outside, so it's stain and water resistant.
- OK, the the the nicotine, the chemicals, the harsh chemicals, it damages that Teflon layer, it damages that liner, that transplant liner.
Examples
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OK, so in this case, you've got a Teflon coating inside.
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So instead, we're using Teflon tape to seal up the threads.
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We'll put this Teflon sheet on top to protect it.
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But I went with a modern Teflon fabric that was still dark.
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I swear to you now, it's a Teflon pan with a glass top.
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You shouldn't use Teflon on your pans.
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It's got a Teflon coating on the outside, so it's stain and water resistant.
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Use the syringe to carefully fill the Teflon tubing, making sure there are no bubbles.
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Definitely use an iron skillet or a Teflon-coated non-stick black skillet, not stainless steel.
Blog text (19) -
The chef prefers using a Teflon pan because it prevents food from sticking.
Synonyms
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9.5
A strong plastic used to make non-stick pans and parts that resist heat and chemicals
A thin non-stick layer on pans that stops food from sticking
A smooth, non-stick coating that keeps food from sticking
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.9
A surface with a smooth non-stick layer used on pans and pots for cooking
- Literature
A person, often a leader, who avoids blame or punishment despite bad actions
How Acid-Resistant
Surface Forms
Etymology
Teflon began as a brand name for a special plastic made by the company DuPont that gives a 'non-stick' surface on pans and machines. So Teflon now means a coating or material that things do not stick to.