noun
- chemical compounds containing carbon and fluorine atoms, often used as refrigerants, propellants, and solvents
Usage: chemistry; plural form
Examples
- Fluorocarbons were once widely used in aerosol sprays.
- The production of certain fluorocarbons has been banned due to ozone depletion.
- Scientists are developing alternatives to harmful fluorocarbons.
- Fluorocarbons are known for their chemical stability.
- Many refrigerators now use fluorocarbon-free coolants.
- The Montreal Protocol restricted the use of ozone-depleting fluorocarbons.