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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The pan features a nonstick silicone coating that ensures effortless release without leaving cake behind.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
In a nonstick skillet or griddle, toast the cake on both sides until golden brown.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Nonstick surface: The silicone coating on parchment paper provides a nonstick surface, allowing cookies to easily release from the pan without sticking.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The basket is nonstick and cleans up easily without any food sticking.
—Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
In a nonstick skillet or griddle, toast the cake on both sides until golden brown.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Nonstick surface: The silicone coating on parchment paper provides a nonstick surface, allowing cookies to easily release from the pan without sticking.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The basket is nonstick and cleans up easily without any food sticking.
—Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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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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