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fluoroplastic
UK
/ˌflʊərəˈplæstɪk/
US
/ˌflʊrəˈplæstɪk/
Translations
fluoroplastics
pl
UK
/ˌflʊərəˈplɑːstɪk/
US
/ˌflʊrəˈplæstɪk/
Refers to the class of fluorine-containing polymers; usually treated as an uncountable material noun, but plural "fluoroplastics" occurs when referring to different types.
Synonyms
fluorinated polymer
fluorocarbon polymer
fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)
perfluoroalkoxy (PFA)
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
more fluoroplastic
Comp.
most fluoroplastic
Super.
UK
/ˌflʊərəˈplæstɪk/
US
/ˌflʊrəˈplæstɪk/
The fluoroplastic coating on the pan makes it non-stick.
Фторопластовое покрытие на сковороде делает её антипригарной.
Definitions
PTFE is the best-known fluoroplastic used in non-stick cookware.
The fluoroplastic coating on the wires ensures they can withstand extreme temperatures and remain electrically insulating.