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Defenition of the word chlorofluorocarbon

    • Defenition of the word chlorofluorocarbon

      • Gases formed of chlorine, fluorine, and carbon whose molecules normally do not react with other substances; they are therefore used as spray can propellants because they do not alter the material being sprayed.
      • a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans; "CFCs cause depletion of atmospheric ozone"
      • a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans; "the chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone"
      • a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans

    Synonyms for the word chlorofluorocarbon

      • CFC

    Hyponyms for the word chlorofluorocarbon

      • freon
      • HCFC
      • hydrochlorofluorocarbon

    Hypernyms for the word chlorofluorocarbon

      • fluorocarbon
      • greenhouse emission
      • greenhouse gas
      • pollutant

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