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Teflon layer

Teflon layer

4.6
A thin non-stick layer on pans that stops food from sticking
  • noun
  • /ˈtɛflən ˈleɪər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : capa de Teflón
  • The Teflon layer on my new frying pan keeps food from sticking during cooking.

Examples

  • The Teflon layer on the frying pan makes cleaning up afterward very easy.

  • Always avoid using metal utensils to preserve the Teflon layer on your pots and pans.

  • Over time, the Teflon layer can wear out if abrasive sponges are used.

  • The frying pan has a durable Teflon layer.

  • A Teflon layer makes cooking easier.

  • To maintain the Teflon layer, it's important to use non-abrasive cleaning tools.

  • Thanks to the Teflon layer, I can easily slide the omelette from the pan onto the plate.

Synonyms

Teflon
vsTeflon layer
  • Specialized
1 4.3

A non-stick plastic layer used on pans and machines

is the coating layer on cookware surfaces rather than the general material or resin
polytetrafluoroethylene
vsTeflon layer
  • Specialized
1 9.5

A strong plastic used to make non-stick pans and parts that resist heat and chemicals

is the applied coating layer on cookware surfaces not the raw material
teflon surface
vsTeflon layer
5.2

A smooth, non-stick coating that keeps food from sticking

is the applied coating layer itself focusing on the material rather than the finished surface

How Non-Stick

Teflon layer
  • Specialized
4.6
nonstick
2.1
seasoned
2 4.1
Teflon-coated
  • Specialized
1 4.9

Surface Forms

Teflon layer singular
Teflon layers plural

Morphology

Teflon + layer

The phrase is a straightforward composition of the material name 'Teflon' and the noun 'layer' (a coating or stratum), so the meaning 'a coating of Teflon' is directly derivable from the constituents. This noun-noun compound follows a common, cross-linguistic pattern for material + layer/coat and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

The name Teflon layer describes the thin, slippery coat of Teflon on a pan and the word layer shows it is a thin sheet. That thin coat makes food slide off, so it means 'a non-stick surface'.