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

What you need for this open-faced spiral omelet is the perfect nonstick, stainless steel pan, which I just received from HexClad.

From Los Angeles Times

This is the family of about 15,000 chemicals used for their water repellent and oil repellent properties, such as in nonstick pans or fast food packaging.

From Los Angeles Times

The man-made chemicals coat nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, food wrappers, receipts, and many more items we come in contact with daily, not to mention being present in much of our water supply.

From Science Daily

Bake: If you have a scratched nonstick pan, it’s probably safer to use it at lower temperatures.

From New York Times

For cooking, cast iron has a great weight and a porous surface — slightly rough, compared with smooth stainless steel or a nonstick coating — that makes it ideal for searing.

From Seattle Times