Teflon
Related Category: Chemistry: General
trade name for a solid, chemically inert
polymer of tetrafluoroethylene (C
2F
4), F
2C&dbond;CF
2. Stable up to temperatures around 572°F; (300°C;), Teflon is used in electrical insulation, gaskets, and in making low-adhesion surfaces, e.g., for nonstick cookware.
