nonstick

non·stick | \ ˌnän-ˈstik

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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 Shoppers love this nonstick everyday pan, which comes with a glass lid and a handle on either side. — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, "Chrissy Teigen shares her favorite recipes for the Fourth of July," 1 July 2020 Spray a nonstick skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray and set over medium heat. — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, "Top pancakes with strawberry and rhubarb sauce loaded with vitamin C," 26 June 2020 The heating elements within the nonstick cast-aluminum grates ensure your cooking is even, especially in super high temperatures. — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, "Products to seriously upgrade your kitchen," 17 June 2020 Coat a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper liners. — cleveland, "Tired of banana bread but still want to bake? Try fluffy muffins instead," 8 June 2020 More to know: The removable, nonstick baking tray is dishwasher-friendly. — Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, "How to have the ultimate pizza night at home," 17 June 2020 Heat oil or butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. — cleveland, "Ground turkey can be delicious. No, really!," 9 June 2020 The substances can repel both oil and water and have been used for decades in products like stain-resistant fabrics, nonstick cookware and firefighting foam. — Laura Schulte, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Johnson Controls pushes back on DNR order to test more wells for 'forever chemicals'," 8 June 2020 Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick pan. — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, "How to Cook Steelhead Wellington," 22 May 2020

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“Nonstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonstick. Accessed 10 Jul. 2020.

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