polytetrafluoroethylene

ریشه

Coined from the monomer names 'poly-' meaning 'many', 'tetra-' meaning 'four', 'fluoro-' meaning 'fluorine', and 'ethylene' referring to the chemical compound.

مثال

• The nonstick coating on the frying pan is made of polytetrafluoroethylene.
• Polytetrafluoroethylene is commonly used in the production of electrical insulation.
• The chemical resistance of polytetrafluoroethylene makes it suitable for use in chemical processing equipment.