Polytetrafluoroethylene
Synonyms
Ethene, tetrafluoro-, homopolymer
Expanded PTFE
FEP
Fluon
Fluoroplast
GORE TEX
GORE-TEX
Goretex
PTFE
PTFE, Expanded
Politef
Polytef
TFE
Tarflen
Teflon
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. Synonyms: Fluoroflex; Fluoroplast; Ftoroplast; Halon; Polyfene; PTFE; Tetron.