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/
Korean meaning: 음식이나 물질이 달라붙지 않는 표면을 가진
Korean pronunciation: **논**스틱
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

With non-stick so slick, try this quick trick!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1960년대에 테플론(Teflon) 코팅 기술이 개발되면서 만들어진 현대 용어입니다. 'non-'(아니다)와 'stick'(달라붙다)의 합성어로, 말 그대로 '달라붙지 않는'다는 의미입니다.
🎵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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