poly·tet·ra·flu·or·o·eth·yl·ene
n : a polymer of tetrafluoroethylene (CF2-CF2)n that is a resin with good resistance to chemicals and heat and that is used to fabricate prostheses - abbr. PTFE - see TEFLON .
                  
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