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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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
One 2022 study found broken nonstick coatings may release millions of microplastic and nanoplastic particles.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
The plates have nonstick coatings and are removable and dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
6 May 2026
The set comes with multiple saucepans and frying pans, plus four utensils, and each piece of cookware is made of high-grade aluminum with a nonstick ceramic coating.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Nonstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonstick. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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