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non-sticky

non-sticky

2.8
Does not stay on surfaces and comes off easily
  • adjective
  • /nɑnˈstɪki/
translation icon : no pegajoso
  • The chef recommended using non-sticky baking paper to avoid any mess when making cookies.

Examples

  • Yeah, we've got our bacon tray out, which you need, and you need some non sticky baking paper.

  • This one is also paraben free and has a non sticky matte finish.

  • And I thought it actually wore pretty well for it being such a non sticky product.

  • I'm taking Riley matte finish, non sticky velvet cream lipsticks.

  • This tint blends upon lips, non sticky texture blends easily without any blots.

  • I prefer a non-sticky sunscreen that feels light on my skin.

  • For a smooth application, choose a non-sticky lotion that absorbs quickly.

Synonyms

nonadhesive
vsnon-sticky
6.5

Does not stick to skin or other surfaces

is the common everyday word for the same lack of clinging
nonglutinous
vsnon-sticky
8.0

Not sticky like glue

is the general term for not clinging rather than a specific texture
nonviscid
vsnon-sticky
  • Specialized
9.9

A liquid that flows easily and is not thick like honey

is the everyday way to say not clinging and not a technical thickness term
nonstick
vsnon-sticky
2.1

A surface that keeps food from staying on it when you cook

is the general adjective for not clinging across many materials and uses
non-greasy
vsnon-sticky
3.2

Not oily and does not leave a sticky feeling

is about not clinging generally and not only absence of slick residue

Antonyms

sticky
126 1.0

Covered with a substance that keeps it on other things

adhesive
3 3.5

Sticking to a surface so it stays in place

How Sticky

sticky
126 1.0
tacky
  • Specialized
4 4.9
non-sticky
2.8
slippery
80 1.0

Surface Forms

non-sticky positive

Morphology

non-sticky = sticky (transparent) = non + stick + y

The productive negation prefix 'non-' applied to the adjective 'sticky' yields the simple negated meaning 'not sticky'.

Etymology

Non-sticky is built from non- meaning 'not' and sticky, from the common verb stick meaning 'to stay on a surface'. So non-sticky simply means 'not likely to stick', which is why we call pans, notes, or glues 'non-sticky' when they do not leave marks or stay attached.