EXPANDED PTFE
\ɛkspˈandɪd pˌiːtˌiːˌɛfˈiː], \ɛkspˈandɪd pˌiːtˌiːˌɛfˈiː], \ɛ_k_s_p_ˈa_n_d_ɪ_d p_ˌiː_t_ˌiː__ˌɛ_f_ˈiː]\
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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.
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