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nonstick


non·stick

adj \ˈnän-ˈstik\

Definition of NONSTICK

1
: allowing easy removal of cooked food particles <a nonstick coating in a frying pan>
2
: having a nonstick surface <a nonstick frying pan>

Examples of NONSTICK

  1. There is a nonstick coating on the pan.

Origin of NONSTICK

3stick
First Known Use: 1958

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