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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Its ceramic pan is free of nonstick coatings and potential PFOAs and can be run through the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Paper towels on smooth, nonstick surfaces might only smear grease instead of lifting and removing it.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Cover with nonstick foil or foil coated in nonstick spray.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The other thing to consider is nonstick versus natural.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Paper towels on smooth, nonstick surfaces might only smear grease instead of lifting and removing it.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Cover with nonstick foil or foil coated in nonstick spray.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The other thing to consider is nonstick versus natural.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 26 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 4 Apr. 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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