Fluorocarbon

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any derivative of a hydrocarbon in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorine.
  2. 2
    a halocarbon in which some hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine; used in refrigerators and aerosols wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
perfluorocarbonperfluorocarbonpfc

Etymology

From fluoro- + carbon.

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