Hydrofluorocarbon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hydrofluorocarbon is a noun meaning A haloalkane composed entirely of carbon, hydrogen, and fluorine.
Meaning
A haloalkane composed entirely of carbon, hydrogen, and fluorine.
Example Sentences
The measure would curb the production and use of potent planet-warming chemicals called hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are used in air-conditioners and refrigerators.
New cars sold in much of the world since this agreement have used R134a refrigerant in their climate-control systems. It is a hydrofluorocarbon, which contains no chlorine. In the years since the ban of refrigerants containing chlorine, the ozone hole has receded.
Word Forms
- hydrofluorocarbons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vehicles, hydroflurocarbon, hydrofluoroalkane, fluoroalkane, fluorocarbon, perfluoroalkane.
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