nonstick

[non-stik]

adjective

1. having or providing a finish designed to prevent food from sticking stick during cooking or baking.

   a nonstick saucepan; a nonstick cooking spray.

nonstick

/ ˈnɒnˈstɪk /

adjective

1. (of saucepans, frying pans, etc) coated with a substance such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) that prevents food sticking to them

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonstick¹

First recorded in 1955–60; non- + stick ²

Example Sentences

Few tools are considered as essential to the home cook’s arsenal as a trusty nonstick pan.

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In her recipe for classic Gulab Jamun, Selvaraju starts with whole milk, ghee and milk powder, which are mixed and combined in a heated nonstick pan to create a thick paste.

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He pointed to Illinois, which recently passed similar legislation but ultimately nixed the line banning nonstick cookware.

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Such facilities can release residues from everyday consumer products that use these chemicals, including nonstick cookware, food packaging, stain-resistant fabrics, and water-repellent coatings.

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Hand-wash a chef’s knife or a nonstick pan, and you can dry it for storage without grabbing a towel.

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