nonstick

UK: ˌnɒnˈstɪk | US: ˌnɑːnˈstɪk

Definition

  1. adj. (of a surface) designed to prevent food or other materials from adhering to it.

Structure
non <not>stick <adhere>
Etymology

The word "nonstick" combines the prefix "non-" (from Latin non, meaning "not") with the verb "stick" (from Old English stician, meaning "to adhere or cling"). The term emerged in the mid-20th century with the invention of cookware coated with materials like Teflon, which resist adhesion. The morphemes logically reflect the function: "not sticking."

Examples

  1. This nonstick pan makes flipping pancakes effortless.

  2. Always use wooden utensils to avoid scratching the nonstick coating.

  3. The nonstick surface prevents burnt food residue.

  4. She prefers nonstick bakeware for easy cleanup.

  5. Overheating can damage the nonstick properties of the pan.