fluoropolymer
Slippery synthetic material
A fluoropolymer is a synthetic polymer containing fluorine atoms bonded to carbon, giving it exceptional resistance to heat, chemicals, and electrical conductivity.
Teflon is the most familiar example—the nonstick coating on cookware.
Fluoropolymers appear in industrial gaskets, wire insulation, and medical devices where durability and chemical inertness matter.
Fluoropolymer with low friction
- TeflonNonstick pan coating
- cookwareFood preparation equipment
- frying-panFlat-bottomed cooking vessel
- skilletShallow pan for frying
sauté · griddle · omelet · sear · browning · kitchenware · spatula · roasting
Fluoropolymer with low friction
- PFAPersistent fluorinated compounds
- PVDFFluorinated thermoplastic resin
- monomerChain-forming molecule
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
oleophobic · inert · thermoplastic · crystalline · sintering
Unharmed by reactive substances
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- gasketsRings that prevent leakage
- sealsAquatic whiskered mammals
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
valves · pumps · linings · coatings · reactors · tubing · hoses · fittings
Polarizable electrical non-conductor
- electricalInvolving conducted current
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- wiringInstalled electrical conductors
jacketing · sleeving · conduit · wrap · flame-retardant · high-voltage · capacitor · transformer
PTFE
Fluoropolymer with low friction
- TeflonNonstick pan coating
- cookwareFood preparation equipment
- frying-panFlat-bottomed cooking vessel
skillet · sauté · griddle · omelet · sear · browning · kitchenware · spatula · roasting · stovetop
PTFE
Fluoropolymer with low friction
hydrophobic · oleophobic · inert · thermoplastic · crystalline · sintering
chemical-resistant
Unharmed by reactive substances
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- gasketsRings that prevent leakage
- sealsAquatic whiskered mammals
piping · valves · pumps · linings · coatings · reactors · tubing · hoses · fittings · filtration
dielectric
Polarizable electrical non-conductor
- electricalInvolving conducted current
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
wiring · jacketing · sleeving · conduit · wrap · flame-retardant · high-voltage · capacitor · transformer · electronics
fluoropolymeradhesive
Material that bonds objects
glue · epoxy · contact cement · rubber cement · grip tape
fluoropolymerbiodegradable plastic
Polymer designed to decompose
oxidizer · natural rubber · corrosive substance · reactive metal · cellulose