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Teflon trade name for a solid, chemically inert polymer of tetrafluoroethylene (C ₂ F ₄ ), F ₂ C[symbol]CF ₂ . Stable up to temperatures around 572°F (300°C), Teflon is used in electrical insulation, gaskets, and in making low-adhesion surfaces, e.g., for nonstick cookware.

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Teflon Trade name for polytetrafluoroethene (PTFE)

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