noun
polytetrafluoroethylene; PTFE
A synthetic fluoropolymer used in non-stick coatings, electrical insulation, and chemical-resistant applications. Often referred to by the brand name Teflon.
フライパンの表面はポリテトラフルオロエチレンでコーティングされている。
The surface of the frying pan is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene.
International scientific term, from poly- + tetra- + fluoro- + ethylene.