| polytetrafluoroethylene | <chemical> Homopolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. Nonflammable, tough, inert plastic tubing or sheeting; used to line vessels, insulate, protect or lubricate apparatus; also as filter, coating for surgical implants or as prosthetic material. Synonym: fluoroflex; fluoroplast; ftoroplast; halon; polyfene; ptfe; tetron. Chemical name: Ethene, tetrafluoro-, homopolymer (12 Dec 1998) |
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