Freon
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfɹiːɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Freon is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of several nonflammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of several nonflammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23.
More Meanings
- (informal, refrigeration) A gaseous ozone-depleting refrigerant.
- (informal, environmentalism) A chlorofluorocarbon.
Word Forms
- freons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include refrigerant, chlorofluorocarbon, hydrofluoroolefin, chlorofluoromethane, hydrobromofluorocarbon, difluoromethane.
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