Teflon.
A brand name of polytetrafluoroethylene (“PTFE”) products, latterly applied to other fluoropolymer products.
Meaning & usage
A brand name of polytetrafluoroethylene (“PTFE”) products, latterly applied to other fluoropolymer products.
Where this word comes from
Trade name, 1940s. From the first letters of tetra- (“four”) + fluoro- (“fluorine”) + -on modeled after nylon etc. From the fluorine count of polytetrafluoroethylene.
Multiple film, resin, coatings, fabric and surface protectors made with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) or fluoropolymer and surfactants not made with PTFE.
Synonym of polytetrafluoroethylene (“PTFE”).
Where this word comes from
Trade name, 1940s. From the first letters of tetra- (“four”) + fluoro- (“fluorine”) + -on modeled after nylon etc. From the fluorine count of polytetrafluoroethylene.
Having an undamageable reputation (by analogy with nonstick Teflon surfaces).
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Where this word comes from
Trade name, 1940s. From the first letters of tetra- (“four”) + fluoro- (“fluorine”) + -on modeled after nylon etc. From the fluorine count of polytetrafluoroethylene.
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