nonstick

[ non-stik ]

/ ˈnɒnˌstɪk /

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adjective

having or providing a finish designed to prevent food from sticking during cooking or baking: a nonstick saucepan; a nonstick cooking spray.

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Origin of nonstick

First recorded in 1955–60; non- + stick²

Words nearby nonstick

non-sporting dog, nonstandard, nonstarter, nonstative, nonsteroidal, nonstick, nonstoichiometric, nonstop, nonstrategic, nonstriated, non-striker

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How to use nonstick in a sentence

In a medium, nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
Homemade condiments, dressings and toppings are a pathway to fast, flavorful cooking|Todd Kliman|February 2, 2021|Washington Post
Maybe you pass on the bread basket because you don’t want to eat too many carbs, or always use nonstick cooking spray instead of oil because you’re wary of adding too much fat to a meal.
There Are No Rules for Healthy Eating|Christine Byrne|January 22, 2021|Outside Online
It’s designed with a nonstick basket and includes a unique set of 11 presets that are fine-tuned to specific meals including steak and root vegetables.
Best air fryer: Five things to consider|PopSci Commerce Team|December 4, 2020|Popular-Science
Coat the bottom and sides of the parchment or foil with the nonstick spray as well.
These chewy, date- and walnut-packed bars are called ‘food for the gods’ with good reason|Isa Fabro|December 2, 2020|Washington Post

As a bonus, toast tongs make excellent egg scramblers—the wood won’t scratch your nonstick pan.
Nine kitchen gifts that do one thing really well|Sara Chodosh|November 26, 2020|Popular-Science
As far as I am concerned, cooking eggs is the only purpose for nonstick pans.
The 2012 Holiday Kitchen Gift Guide|Megan McArdle|December 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Bialetti 8-inch nonstick frying pan I use this pan for one thing: cooking eggs.
The 2012 Holiday Kitchen Gift Guide|Megan McArdle|December 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Brush a nonstick cookie sheet with oil and arrange the crab cakes.
Foods That We Love But Shouldn’t|Lydia Brownlow|July 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Preheat the grill to high heat and brush the grate with oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
A Savory Spring Picnic|Jamie & Bobby Deen|April 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Melt the remaining butter in a large, heavy nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat.
4 Autumnal Desserts|Michel Richard|November 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for nonstick

nonstick

/ (ˈnɒnˈstɪk) /

adjective

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

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