TEFLON


Meaning of TEFLON in English

n [ U ]

a substance used to form a surface on e.g. cooking implements and pans to stop food, etc. sticking to them, and so making them easier to clean. It was invented in 1938 by the US company DuPont . The name is now used to describe politicians and others who make mistakes or act illegally but manage to avoid being blamed or charged. Ronald Reagan was often called the ‘Teflon President’.

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