Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "polytetrafluoroethylene coating").
Definitions
polytetrafluoroethylenenoun
A synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, known for its non-stick properties and resistance to heat and chemicals, commonly used in cookware and industrial applications.
The frying pan is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene to prevent food from sticking.
polytetrafluoroethyleneadjective
Made of or relating to polytetrafluoroethylene.
The laboratory installed polytetrafluoroethylene tubing for its chemical resistance.