non-stick — having a surface that prevents things from sticking to it
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a surface that prevents things from sticking to it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɑːn stɪk/
Example Sentences
- My mom bought a non-stick wok, but somehow my dad still managed to burn the rice.
- The non-stick coating on this pan is so good that even my cooking disasters slide right off.
- Make sure to use wooden utensils with non-stick cookware to avoid scratching the surface.
non-stick
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnɑːn stɪk/]
having a surface that prevents things from sticking to it
having a surface that prevents things from sticking to it
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A modern English compound term coined in the 1960s with the development of Teflon coating technology. The word combines the prefix 'non-' (meaning not) with 'stick' (to adhere), literally describing a surface that does not allow food or other substances to adhere.
Breakdown
non- (not, negation prefix) + stick (adhere, cling). The prefix 'non-' negates the verb 'stick', creating an adjective describing a surface with non-adhesive properties.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom bought a non-stick wok, but somehow my dad still managed to burn the rice.”
“The non-stick coating on this pan is so good that even my cooking disasters slide right off.”
“Make sure to use wooden utensils with non-stick cookware to avoid scratching the surface.”
“I wish my problems were non-stick like this pan - they'd just slide away!”
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