Teflon, polytetrafluoroethylene
(noun) a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Teflon
Multiple film, resin, coatings, fabric and surface protectors made with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) or fluoropolymer and surfactants not made with PTFE.
Synonym: polytetrafluoroethylene
Teflon (not comparable)
(informal, of a person) Having an undamageable reputation (by analogy with nonstick Teflon surfaces).
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teflon (uncountable)
polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE
teflon (comparative more teflon, superlative most teflon)
(metaphorically) Non-stick, slick.
• Felton
Source: Wiktionary
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
