teflon

[US]/'teflɔn/
[UK]/ˈtɛfˌlɑn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Teflon (trademark name);Polytetrafluoroethylene.

Phrases & Collocations

teflon coating

Example Sentences

acquittal earned him the nickname ‘the Teflon Don’.

PVC, Teflon and fluorion diaphragm were found to be better than glass as materials of diaphragm cell for their advantages in corrosion resistance as well as less electric resistance.

Real-world Examples

That chemical was involved in manufacturing Teflon.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

Even if you do have teflon bottles.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

The only way to store these sorts of substances is with teflon.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

There were more compounds in the teflon with glass pieces.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American December 2021 Collection

Coatings is a big category and you can coat a pan with teflon or non-stick.

Source: Reel Knowledge Scroll

For comparison they chose teflon which does not dissolve when holding an alkaline solution, the way the glass does.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American December 2021 Collection

Yes, the same teflon used in the production of non-stick cookware.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

After you wrap the body in reflective tape, the ends get Teflon tape so we can get a tight seal.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 9

It has to be kept in specially made Teflon containers.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

Negative emotions stick to us like Velcro, whereas positive emotions and experiences seems to bounce off like Teflon.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) June 2020 Collection

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