X is a thermoplastic and is used in the making of non-stick cookware. Identify X.

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Solution

Non-stick cookware is coated with teflon. Teflon is classified as a thermoplastic because it melts under higher temperatures (300℃). Melamine and bakelite are thermosetting plastics and polythene is not used in making non-stick cookware. So, X is Teflon.

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