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Teflon

/ˈtɛflɒn/

/ˈtɛflɑːn/

Translations

teflonadjective

Teflon

Used attributively to describe PTFE-coated items and figuratively for imperviousness to criticism.

Teflonproper noun

/ˈtɛflɒn/

/ˈtɛflɑːn/

Trademark name of the PTFE product; capitalized usage.

teflonadjective

Coated with or made of PTFE so as to be non-stick.

She fried the eggs in a Teflon pan.

Figuratively, impervious to blame, criticism, or lasting damage.

Despite numerous controversies, the Teflon leader maintained his popularity.

teflonproper noun

A trademark for the polymer polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), used especially for non-stick coatings.

Teflon is a registered trademark of Chemours for its PTFE products.