# polytetrafluoroethylene

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌpɑlitɛtɹəˌflɔɹoʊˈɛθɪlin/

## Definitions
1. A tough synthetic resin used to make seals and bearings and to create a nonstick coating on cooking utensils.

## Etymology
From poly- + tetrafluoroethylene.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/polytetrafluoroethylene