hob wrote:
> Teflon:
> Teflon is a plastic that melts somewhere around 500-600 F, depending on
> the type. Melted is not nice, but still inert. The stuff used to make teflon
> is very reactive, which also means it hangs onto its bonds very strongly and
> won't let go of the teflon molecule to get into the food.

your post appears very knowledgeable until i get to this

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teflon outgasses around 550, i can't remember if it's a bit less or a
bit more

it does not melt

it outgasses, that is, produces a gas

it is not inert in that it produces a gas and that gas can kill birds

does kill birds

that's not a great and wonderful sign

now if you want to quibble about what inert means, go ahead