teflon

3 definitions • 1 example

a brand name for a type of plastic that is very smooth and does not have chemical reactions with other substances. It is used in industry and as a surface for cooking pans so that food does not stick to the pan.

used to describe someone who manages to avoid criticism and keep a good reputation, even after they have done something wrong:

The Teflon President survived the crisis with his reputation intact.

a brand name for a chemically-produced substance that is put on the inside of cooking pans to keep food from sticking