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teflon
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun teflon has 1 sense
- teflon(n = noun.substance) polytetrafluoroethylene - a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided; Array is a kind of plastic
OXFORD DICTIONARY
teflon, n. propr. polytetrafluoroethylene, esp. used as a non-stick coating for kitchen utensils.
Etymology
tetra- + fluor- + -on
ROGET THESAURUS
teflon
Lubrication
N lubrication, smoothness, unctuousness, lubrication, lubrification, anointment, oiling, synovia, glycerine, oil, lubricating oil, grease, saliva, lather, teflon, lubricated, lubricous.
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