hydrochlorofluorocarbon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chlorofluorocarbon with the addition of hydrogen, making it less stable and more liable to break down before reaching the ozone layer.

Word forms

hydrochlorofluorocarbon hydrochlorofluorocarbons

Etymology

From hydro- + chlorofluorocarbon.

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