Polytetrafluoroethylene Definition
pŏlē-tĕtrə-flo͝orō-ĕthə-lēn, -flôr-
noun
A thermoplastic resin, (C2 F4 ) n , that is resistant to heat and chemicals, has an extremely low coefficient of friction, and is used as a coating on cookware, gaskets, seals, and hoses.
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