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tetrafluoroethylene

 

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Noun tetrafluoroethylene has 1 sense
  1. tetrafluoroethylene - a flammable gaseous fluorocarbon used in making plastics (polytetrafluoroethylene resins)
    --1 is a kind of
    fluorocarbon

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Tetrafluoroethylene

Definition:

Tetrafluoroethylene is a colourless, highly reactive gas that is used as a monomer to produce the polymer polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon.

Examples:

  • Sense: Chemical Compound
  • Sentence: Tetrafluoroethylene is widely utilized in the production of non-stick coatings for cookware.
  • Sense: Monomer
  • Sentence: The chemical structure of polytetrafluoroethylene consists of repeating units of tetrafluoroethylene molecules.
  • Sense: Industrial Uses
  • Sentence: Tetrafluoroethylene is employed in the manufacturing of various chemical products, such as insulation, gaskets, and tubing.
  • Sense: Health Hazards
  • Sentence: Continuous exposure to tetrafluoroethylene can lead to respiratory and eye irritation.

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