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Etymology
1. hydrofluorocarbon
noun. a fluorocarbon emitted as a by-product of industrial manufacturing.
Synonyms
Etymology
- fluorocarbon (English)
- hydro- (English)
- ὑδρο- (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Sentences with hydrofluorocarbon
1. Noun, singular or mass
As of 2010, a popular refrigerant known as Freon was discontinued, and a hydrofluorocarbon known as compound R-410A was introduced.
2. Verb, past participle
After 1995, these harmful chemicals ceased being used in fridges and freezers, and the chemicals used in coolants instead have been hydrofluorocarbon.
