nonstick

adjective

non·stick | \ˌnän-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 in a Sentence

There is a nonstick coating on the pan.

Recent Examples on the Web

Heat a small, ovenproof, nonstick pan with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. — Mackenzie Wagoner, Vogue, "The Ultimate Post-Thanksgiving Detox Meal Plan," 23 Nov. 2018 Spray a roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray and place a rack in the pan. — Georgeanne Brennan, House Beautiful, "Butterflied Turkey with Herb Glaze and Gravy Recipe," 25 Oct. 2010 Place salmon on baking sheet lined with nonstick foil. — Susan Nicholson, ajc, "Seven Day Menu Planner," 24 Apr. 2018 Season salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and place on a second baking sheet lined with nonstick foil. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Mustard-Dill Salmon with Crispy Asparagus Fries," 7 Mar. 2018 Place marshmallows in single layer on rimmed baking sheet lined with nonstick foil. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "S'mores Icebox Cake," 28 Aug. 2017 Spread out on a nonstick baking sheet and roast, stirring at 30-min mark, until golden brown all over, about 45 minutes. — Susan Spungen, Good Housekeeping, "Soybean Pasta with Kale Pesto and Squash," 4 Dec. 2017 Never use steel wool or other harsh scrubbing tools on nonstick cookware, and don’t use metal utensils like spatulas. — Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, "Keep Your Backpacking Gear Working Like New," 24 May 2018 Coat a nonstick skillet large enough to hold salmon in 1 layer with nonstick spray. — Christine Makuch, Woman's Day, "Salmon with Plum Salsa," 17 Nov. 2011

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