non-stick
|non/stick|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˌnɑːnˈstɪk/
🇬🇧
/ˌnɒnˈstɪk/
prevents sticking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-stick' originates from English, combining 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'stick' meaning 'adhere'.
Historical Evolution
'non-stick' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'stick' in modern English to describe surfaces that prevent sticking.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not adhering', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'designed to prevent sticking during cooking'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to prevent food from sticking to the surface during cooking.
The non-stick pan made cooking eggs a breeze.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 00:31