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hydrochlorofluorocarbon

hy·dro·chlo·ro·fluor·o·car·bon [ hdrō klawrō floorō krbən, hdrō klawrō flawrō krbən ] (plural hy·dro·chlo·ro·fluor·o·car·bons)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. hydrocarbon containing chlorine and fluorine: a hydrocarbon in which some of the hydrogens are replaced by chlorine and fluorine, capable of damaging the ozone layer. Use: formerly, in refrigerants, aerosols, packing materials.

2. chemistry 
Full form of  HCFC


[Late 20th century. <hydrochloride]
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