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
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Examples of nonstick in a Sentence
There is a nonstick coating on the pan.
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The Taxi of Tomorrow looks like an appliance, gets 25 mpg and features antimicrobial nonstick upholstery that resembles leather.
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Origin and Etymology of nonstick
3stick
First Known Use: 1958
NONSTICK Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of nonstick for English Language Learners
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: allowing easy removal of cooked food
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