nonsticking
Releases food easily
Nonsticking describes a surface that prevents food or other materials from adhering to it: a nonsticking pan, nonsticking coating.
The word functions identically to nonstick, which is more common.
Both describe cookware, bandages, or other products designed to release easily without residue.
Lacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- slideSmooth continuous movement
- slipMinor error or misstep
loosen · detach · separate · dislodge · disengage · hydrophobic · repellent · greased
Without roughness or difficulty
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- glossySmooth and shiny
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- glassySmooth and shiny
satiny · buffed · shiny · sheeny · glabrous · slick · even · uniform
Nonstick pan coating
- PTFEFluoropolymer with low friction
- ceramicFired clay material
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
anodized · enameled · cookware · skillet · frying-pan · griddle · wok · heat-resistant
Rub to clean
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- dishwasher-safeTolerates automated cleaning cycles
slippery
Lacking friction, hard-to-grasp
slip · loosen · detach · separate · dislodge · disengage · hydrophobic · repellent · greased · oiled
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
glassy · satiny · buffed · shiny · sheeny · glabrous · slick · even · uniform · seamless
Teflon
Nonstick pan coating
seasoned · anodized · enameled · cookware · skillet · frying-pan · griddle · wok · heat-resistant · scratch-resistant
wipe
Rub to clean
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
omelette
Folded cooked eggs
sauté · sear · flip · spatula · tofu · dosa · low-fat · oil-free