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polytetrafluoroethylene |
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polytetrafluoroethylene [¦päl·ē‚te·trə‚flür·ō′eth·ə‚lēn] (organic chemistry) (CF2CF2)nA highly crystalline perfluorinated polymer that is characteristically resistant to heat and chemicals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The fluoropolymer used in most nonstick products, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), is one of the slipperiest substances known. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is said to be a highly cost-effective material. Teflon and related nonstick materials are made from an ultraslippery compound, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). |
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