polytetrafluoroethylene

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Scope note
Strong, tough, waxy, nonflammable synthetic resin produced by the polymerization of tetrafluoroethylene; has numerous applications. It is distinguished by its slippery surface, high melting point, and resistance to attack by almost all chemicals.
polytetrafluoroethylene
Accepted term: 13-May-2024