Teflon

Brand name for a synthetic fluoropolymer.

Teflon coating Teflon brand

A brand name for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a synthetic fluoropolymer known for its non-stick properties, chemical resistance, and low friction. It is widely used in cookware coatings, industrial applications, and various other products requiring heat resistance or non-reactivity.

/ˈteflɒn/

Teflon is a portmanteau of 'tetrafluoroethylene' and 'non-stick'.

fluoropolymer synthetic polymer

cookware industrial products

durable industrial application synthetic material