teflon

• Nom propre désignant une marque commerciale d'un matériau synthétique utilisé pour créer un revêtement antiadhésif sur les ustensiles de cuisine et dans diverses applications industrielles.

A proper noun referring to a brand name for a synthetic material used to create a non-stick coating on cooking utensils and in various industrial applications.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. B1formalculinary

   A synthetic fluoropolymer used as a non-stick coating for pans and other cookware.

   Revêtement antiadhésif

   • I prefer using Teflon pans for frying eggs.
   • The Teflon coating on this pot is starting to wear off.
   • She bought a new set of Teflon-coated baking sheets.

   Synonymespolytetrafluoroethylene

2. Industrial materialB2formaltechnical

   A brand name for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), used in various industrial applications for its non-reactive and low-friction properties.

   Téflon (matériau industriel)

   • Teflon is used as a sealant in chemical processing plants.
   • The wires are insulated with a layer of Teflon.
   • Engineers use Teflon tape to create a watertight seal on pipe threads.

   Synonymespolytetrafluoroethylene