chlorofluorocarbon
|chlo-ro-flu-o-ro-car-bon|
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/ˌklɔːroʊˌflʊroʊˈkɑːrbən/
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/ˌklɔːrəʊˌflʊərəʊˈkɑːbən/
ozone-depleting compound
Etymology
'chlorofluorocarbon' originates from combining 'chloro-' (chlorine), 'fluoro-' (fluorine), and 'carbon' (carbon).
'Chlorofluorocarbon' was coined in the 20th century as these compounds became widely used in industrial applications.
Initially, it referred to any compound containing chlorine, fluorine, and carbon, but now it is specifically associated with environmental concerns.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound containing carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, once commonly used in refrigerants and aerosol propellants.
Chlorofluorocarbons were phased out due to their impact on the ozone layer.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45