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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With the lid, it is oven safe up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, and it can even be used with metal utensils without risk of damaging its nonstick properties.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
This air fryer also has a four-quart capacity, adjustable temperature and timer controls, and a nonstick fryer basket.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Nonstick Cookware Cleaning messy cookware, including nonstick pots and pans, can be challenging.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Pans with nonstick coatings also generally can’t handle high heat, metal utensils, and are seldom oven-safe.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
This air fryer also has a four-quart capacity, adjustable temperature and timer controls, and a nonstick fryer basket.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Nonstick Cookware Cleaning messy cookware, including nonstick pots and pans, can be challenging.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Pans with nonstick coatings also generally can’t handle high heat, metal utensils, and are seldom oven-safe.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nonstick
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“Nonstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonstick. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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