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(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric fluorine derivatives of ethane, but especially 1,1-difluoroethane, once used as a refrigerant and aerosol propellant.
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Difluoroethane means (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric fluorine derivatives of ethane, but especially 1,1-difluoroethane, once used as a refrigerant and aerosol propellant.
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Use difluoroethane where its definition matches the intended context.
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