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

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“Teflon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Teflon. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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

Medical Definition

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