Meaning of chlorofluorocarbon in English

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 »