Fluorocarbon
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fluorocarbon is a noun meaning (chemistry) Any derivative of a hydrocarbon in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorine.
Meaning
(chemistry) Any derivative of a hydrocarbon in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorine.
Word Forms
- fluorocarbons
Synonyms for fluorocarbon
Depending on context, synonyms include perfluorocarbon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fluoroalkane, perfluorocarbon, fluorochlorohydrocarbon, fluoroalkyl, hydrofluorocarbon, fluoroalcohol.
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