noun
- a chemical compound containing carbon and fluorine atoms, often used as a refrigerant or propellant
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The refrigerator uses a fluorocarbon coolant to maintain low temperatures.
- Many aerosol sprays once contained fluorocarbons as propellants.
- Scientists are studying alternatives to fluorocarbons due to environmental concerns.
- The fluorocarbon coating makes the fabric water-resistant.
- CFCs are a type of fluorocarbon that damages the ozone layer.
- The new fluorocarbon compound is more environmentally friendly.