Meaning of chlorofluorocarbon in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌklɔroʊˌflɔroʊˈkɑrbən/

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  1. Noun

    chlorofluorocarbon

    Etymology

    1940s: from chloro- + fluoro- + carbon

    Definitions

    1. a fluorocarbon with chlorine

    Examples

    • « formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans »
    • « the chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone »

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