non-stick

adjective

Meaning

A surface coated with a material that prevents food or other substances from adhering to it during cooking or handling.

Examples

I prefer using a non-stick skillet for making delicate omelets.
The non-stick coating on this pan has started to peel after years of heavy use.

Synonyms: slippery, coated, Teflon-coated, frictionless

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non-stick

adjective

Pronunciation: nɒnˈstɪk

Definition

A surface coated with a material that prevents food or other substances from adhering to it during cooking or handling.

Examples

I prefer using a non-stick skillet for making delicate omelets.
The non-stick coating on this pan has started to peel after years of heavy use.
Make sure to use a silicone spatula so you do not scratch the non-stick surface.

Synonyms of non-stick

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