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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Each one is made with high-carbon steel and a nonstick ceramic coating to help each cut through food like butter.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
The cookware has nearly nonstick interiors, ensuring even cooking and easy cleanup.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The erasers can break down the nonstick finish, not only reducing the efficacy of your pots and pans, but also potentially exposing your food to chemicals as the finish breaks down.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
The nonstick surface allows for quick, easy cleaning.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
The cookware has nearly nonstick interiors, ensuring even cooking and easy cleanup.
—Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The erasers can break down the nonstick finish, not only reducing the efficacy of your pots and pans, but also potentially exposing your food to chemicals as the finish breaks down.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
The nonstick surface allows for quick, easy cleaning.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Nonstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonstick. Accessed 22 May. 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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