Teflon

trademark

Tef·​lon ˈte-ˌflän 

—used for synthetic fluorine-containing resins used especially for molding articles and for nonstick coatings

Kids Definition

Teflon

trademark

Tef·​lon ˈtef-ˌlän 

—used for synthetic fluorine-containing resins used especially for nonstick coatings

Medical Definition

Teflon

trademark

Tef·​lon ˈtef-ˌlän 

—used for polytetrafluoroethylene used especially for molding articles and for coatings to prevent sticking (as of food in cookware)