difluoromethane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dihalogenoalkane in which two of the four hydrogen atoms of methane are replaced by fluorine, used as a refrigerant.

Word forms

difluoromethane difluoromethanes

Etymology

From difluoro + methane.

Derived words

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