hydrochlorofluorocarbon

/ˌˈhaɪdroʊˌˈklɔroʊˈflʊəroʊˌkɑrbən/
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Definitions of hydrochlorofluorocarbon
  1. noun
    a fluorocarbon that is replacing chlorofluorocarbon as a refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans; considered to be somewhat less destructive to the atmosphere
    synonyms: HCFC
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    type of:
    CFC, chlorofluorocarbon
    a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans
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