For CHLOROFLUOROCARBON (CFC) we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Chlorine, Energy and Import Cars.

CHLOROFLUOROCARBON (CFC) (Chlorine)

A hydrocarbon in which some or all of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine and fluorine. Fluorocarbons are used as a feedstock, as a refrigerant, as a solvent and as a blowing agent for plastic foam.

CHLOROFLUOROCARBON (CFC) (Energy)

Any of various compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, chlorine, and flourine used as refrigerants. CFCs are now thought to be harmful to the earth's atmosphere.

CHLOROFLUOROCARBON (CFC) (Import Cars)

A family of chemicals that includes the automotive air-conditioning refrigerant, R-12. Designated CFC, they have been blamed for a deterioration of the Earth's protective ozone layer and have been phrased out of production by international agreement.

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