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Freon

//ˈfɹiːɒn// noun, slang

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative letter-case form of freon. alt-of, uncountable
  2. 2
    Any of several nonflammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    any one or more chlorofluorocarbons (or related compounds) that are used as an aerosol propellant, organic solvent, or refrigerant wordnet
  4. 4
    A gaseous ozone-depleting refrigerant. countable, informal, uncountable
  5. 5
    A chlorofluorocarbon. countable, informal, uncountable

Etymology

A genericization of the Chemours trademark "Freon." According to Flood, the name was formed from freeze and the arbitrary suffix -on.

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