non-stick
Pan coating type
Non-stick describes surfaces treated to prevent food from adhering during cooking: a non-stick pan, non-stick spray.
The coating—typically Teflon or ceramic—allows cooking with less oil and easier cleanup.
The term extends to any surface engineered to resist adhesion: non-stick bandages.
Fluoropolymer with low friction
- TeflonNonstick pan coating
- ceramicFired clay material
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- anodizedCoated via electrolysis
enamel · seasoned · titanium · spray · layer · surface · durability · scratch-resistant
Shallow cooking vessel
- skilletShallow pan for frying
- saucepanHandled cooking vessel
- wokConcave cooking pan
- griddleFlat metal cooking surface
omelette pan · sauté pan · baking sheet · roasting pan · Dutch oven · stockpot · casserole · muffin tin
Lacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- frictionlessHaving no resistance
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
hydrophobic · non-reactive · inert · repellent · sleek
Rub to clean
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- residue-freeLeaving no remnants
- dishwasher-safeTolerates automated cleaning cycles
PTFE
Fluoropolymer with low friction
anodized · enamel · seasoned · titanium · spray · layer · surface · durability · scratch-resistant · heat-resistant
frying pan
Shallow cooking vessel
griddle · omelette pan · sauté pan · baking sheet · roasting pan · Dutch oven · stockpot · casserole · muffin tin · loaf pan
slippery
Lacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- frictionlessHaving no resistance
slick · hydrophobic · non-reactive · inert · repellent · sleek
wipe
Rub to clean
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- residue-freeLeaving no remnants
clean release
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- product featuressize, color, durable, quality, material
- utensil characteristicssharp, dull, serrated, pointed, slotted
- repellentsrepellent, deterrent, DEET, antifouling, hydrophobic
- lens coatingsanti-reflective, hard coat, multilayer, scratch resistant, scratch-resistant
- coating qualitiesglossy, matte, smooth, rough, shiny