Definition

Describing something that prevents sticking or adhesion.

Example

The antistick coating on the pan makes cooking and cleaning much easier.

Conversation

I just bought a new cooking spray that is supposed to be antistick.

Oh really? That sounds useful!

Yeah, I hate when food sticks to the pan.

Me too! I’ll have to try that antistick spray.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antistick is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "stick" (from Old English "stician", meaning to pierce or adhere). The word describes something that works against sticking or adhering.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'stick' meaning to adhere — antistick refers to something that prevents sticking.

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