dichlorofluoromethane

English

Etymology

From dichloro +‎ fluoromethane.

Noun

dichlorofluoromethane (usually uncountable, plural dichlorofluoromethanes)

  1. (organic chemistry) A particular halomethane or hydrochlorofluorocarbon, a colourless and odourless gas used as a propellant and refrigerant, harmful to the ozone layer.

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