Meaning of perfluorocarbon in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəˈflʊərə(ʊ)ˌkɑːb(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    perfluorocarbon

    Etymology

    1940s. From perfluoro- + carbon

    Definitions

    1. a powerful greenhouse gas emitted during the production of aluminum

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