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CFC

abbr.

chlorofluorocarbon

CFC

abbreviation for

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) chlorofluorocarbon

CFC

Abbreviation of chlorofluorocarbon

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Noun

CFC - a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans; "the chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone"

chlorofluorocarbon

HCFC, hydrochlorofluorocarbon - a fluorocarbon that is replacing chlorofluorocarbon as a refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans; considered to be somewhat less destructive to the atmosphere

pollutant - waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil

fluorocarbon - a halocarbon in which some hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine; used in refrigerators and aerosols

Freon - any one or more chlorofluorocarbons (or related compounds) that are used as an aerosol propellant, organic solvent, or refrigerant

greenhouse emission, greenhouse gas - a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation

Translations

CFC N ABBR =chlorofluorocarbon → CFC m

CFC [ˌsiːɛfˈsiː] n abbr (=chlorofluorocarbon) → CFC m

CFC abbr of chlorofluorocarbon → FCKW m

CFC [ˌsiːɛfˈsiː] n abbr =chlorofluorocarbon CFCs npl → CFC m

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chlorofluorocarbon
fluorocarbon
Freon
greenhouse emission
greenhouse gas
HCFC
hydrochlorofluorocarbon
pollutant

The chemicals known as CFCs strongly absorb infrared light at characteristic wavelengths, making them detectable in the atmosphere even when present at concentrations of only parts per trillion.

Look for pollution trails to find aliens! by Asian News International

Before the Montreal Protocol was signed in 1987, CFCs were widely used in air conditioning and refrigeration units, just as HFCs are today With rising affluence in Asia contributing to a spike in air conditioning, HFCs are more prevalent than ever.

The road to hell .. by Earth Island Journal

At the time, CFCs were widely used in spray cans and as coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners.

Saving the ozone layer: thirty years ago, scientists fought to stop ... by Crane, Cody / Science World

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