Perfluorocarbon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Perfluorocarbon is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any compound formally derived from a hydrocarbon by replacing each hydrogen atom with one of fluorine; used as refrigerants, solvents, and anesthetics.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any compound formally derived from a hydrocarbon by replacing each hydrogen atom with one of fluorine; used as refrigerants, solvents, and anesthetics.
Example Sentences
Then they backed the membrane with a gel matrix containing a perfluorocarbon (PFC) propellant and fluorescent "nanobullets" about a micron wide, and hit it with ultrasound.
Word Forms
- perfluorocarbons
Synonyms for perfluorocarbon
Depending on context, synonyms include fluorocarbon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include perfluorooctane, perfluoropolymer, perfluoropolyether, perfluorochemical, perfluoropropane, perfluoroalkyl.
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