fluorocarbon

UK
/ˌflʊərəʊˈkɑːbən/
US
/ˌflʊroʊˈkɑrbən/

Translations

fluorocarbonnoun
fluorocarbons
pl
UK
/ˌflʊərəʊˈkɑːbən/
US
/ˌflʊroʊˈkɑrbən/
Fluorocarbons are used in refrigeration systems.
Фторуглероды используются в системах охлаждения.
Synonyms
perfluoro compound
perfluorinated hydrocarbon
fluorinated compound
fluorinated hydrocarbon
fluorocarbonadjective
UK
/ˌflʊərəˈkɑːbən/
US
/ˌflʊrəˈkɑrbən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to fluorocarbon compounds.
fluorocarbonsnoun

fluorocarbon

fluorocarbons
pl
UK
/ˌflʊərəʊˈkɑːbənz/
US
/ˌflʊroʊˈkɑrbənz/
Fluorocarbons are used in refrigeration systems.
Фторуглероды используются в системах охлаждения.

Definitions

fluorocarbonnoun
A compound formed by replacing hydrogen atoms in a hydrocarbon with fluorine atoms, often used in refrigerants, propellants, and solvents.
The refrigeration system uses a fluorocarbon to maintain low temperatures efficiently.
A type of synthetic polymer that contains fluorine, known for its resistance to heat and chemical reactions.
Fluorocarbon coatings are applied to cookware to make them non-stick and heat-resistant.
fluorocarbonadjective
Relating to or composed of fluorocarbon compounds.
The company developed a fluorocarbon spray to protect electronic components from moisture.
fluorocarbonsnoun
A group of chemically inert compounds composed of carbon and fluorine, often used in refrigerants, propellants, and solvents.
Fluorocarbons are commonly used in air conditioning systems due to their stability and non-flammability.