nonstick
adjective
non·stick
ˌnän-ˈstik 
1
: allowing easy removal of cooked food particles
a nonstick coating in a frying pan
2
: having a nonstick surface
a nonstick frying pan
Examples of nonstick in a Sentence
There is a nonstick coating on the pan.
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
At regular cooking temperatures, nonstick coatings are 100% safe for humans.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The bread machine’s interior is nonstick, so cleanup was easy.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
The pots and pans are nonstick, dishwasher safe, and PFOA free.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nonstick
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“Nonstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonstick. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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nonstick
adjective
non·stick
ˈnän-ˈstik
: allowing easy removal of cooked food particles
a nonstick coating in a pan
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