Associations to the word «Teflon»

Wiktionary

TEFLON, proper noun. Multiple film, resin, coatings, fabric and surface protectors made with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) or fluoropolymer and surfactants not made with PTFE.
TEFLON, adjective. (informal) (of a politician) Having an undamageable reputation (by analogy with nonstick Teflon surfaces).

Dictionary definition

TEFLON, noun. A material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats