English Explanatory Dictionary

chlorofluoromethane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any halogenated derivative of methane containing both chlorine and fluorine; but especially CH₂ClF, sometimes used as a refrigerant.

Word forms

chlorofluoromethane chlorofluoromethanes

Etymology

From chloro- + fluoro- + methane.

Related words

fluoromethane chloromethane methane

Derived words

bromochlorofluoromethane dichlorofluoromethane trichlorofluoromethane
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