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Freon

/ˈfɹiːɒn/ · noun

Meaning

(organic chemistry) Any of several nonflammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (organic chemistry) Any of several nonflammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23.
  2. (informal, refrigeration) A gaseous ozone-depleting refrigerant.
  3. (informal, environmentalism) A chlorofluorocarbon.

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Related Words

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What does freon mean?

Freon means (organic chemistry) Any of several nonflammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23..

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