chlorofluorocarbon
English
editEtymology
editFrom chloro- + fluorocarbon.
Noun
editchlorofluorocarbon (plural chlorofluorocarbons) (abbreviation CFC or (rare) CFK)
- (organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced with those of chlorine and fluorine; formerly used as refrigerants and aerosol can propellants but withdrawn due to causing damage to the ozone layer.
Derived terms
editTranslations
editan organic compound with halogens in place of hydrogen
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