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
💡 Concept
having a surface that prevents things from sticking to it
🎵 Rhyme
With non-stick so slick, try this quick trick!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈnɑːn stɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈnɒn stɪk/
🌳Etymology
Prefixnon--
Rootstick
🎵Rhyme
thickquickpicktrick
thick
quick
pick
trick
🔗Collocations
non-stick pan
non-stick coating
non-stick surface
non-stick cookware
non-stick frying pan
non-stick spray
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom bought a non-stick wok, but somehow my dad still managed to burn the rice.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“I wish my problems were non-stick like this pan - they'd just slide away!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
non-adhesiveslipperysmoothanti-stick
Antonyms
stickyadhesiveclingy
Related
coatingtefloncookwarekitchenpan
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