nonstick

adjective non·stick \ ˌnän-ˈstik \

Updated on: 13 Apr 2018

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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Put the oil in a medium-sized, nonstick frying pan and set over medium-high heat.

— alex van buren, Health.com, "This Easy Indian Dinner Recipe Only Calls for Staples—and It’s Ready in 20 Minutes," 29 Mar. 2018
Place first seven ingredients in a shallow, nonstick saucepan and cover with water.

— Country Living, "Sticky Rice Dressing with Chinese Sausage, Edamame, and Chestnuts," 28 Sep. 2010
Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick baking spray, line the bottom with a round of parchment paper cut to fit, and spray the parchment.

— adam ried, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: An Italian-style (gluten-free!) cake for Easter," 23 Mar. 2018
For one thing, nonstick surfaces can crack and chip like foundation makeup on the Bride of Frankenstein.

— james p. dewan, chicagotribune.com, "What you need to know before you wok," 16 Feb. 2018
Coat 2 large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

— woman's day kitchen, Woman's Day, "Sausage and Pepper Pies," 18 Apr. 2013
Along with Scotchgard, the chemicals were used in paints, nonstick cookware, fabrics and other products.

— Washington Post, "Lawmakers want say in 3M settlement dollars," 5 Mar. 2018
Line with nonstick foil, leaving a 4-inch overhang.

— beth lipton, Country Living, "Deep-Dish Bacon and Leek Quiche," 2 Mar. 2018
Spray a baking sheet lightly with nonstick spray. 2.

— lisa lillien, PEOPLE.com, "Hungry Girl: These Homemade Tortilla Chips Will Be Your New Favorite Party Snack," 28 Jan. 2018

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