English Explanatory Dictionary

Freon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of freon.
noun
  1. Any of several nonflammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23.
  2. A gaseous ozone-depleting refrigerant.
  3. A chlorofluorocarbon.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹiːɒn/ En-au-freon.ogg

Word forms

Freon freons

Etymology

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

Related words

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