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chlorofluorocarbons

/ˌklɔːrəʊˌflʊərəʊˈkɑːbənz/

/ˌklɔroʊˌflʊərəˈkɑrbənz/

Translations

chlorofluorocarbonnoun

chlorofluorocarbons

/ˌklɔːrəʊˌflʊərəʊˈkɑːbən/

/ˌklɔroʊˌflʊərəˈkɑrbən/

Chlorofluorocarbons are harmful to the ozone layer.

Хлорфторуглероды вредны для озонового слоя.

Synonyms

chlorofluorinated hydrocarbon

chlorofluorocarbonnoun

A compound consisting of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, once commonly used in refrigerants and aerosol propellants.

The use of chlorofluorocarbons has been significantly reduced due to their harmful effects on the ozone layer.