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fluorocarbon
UK
/ˌflʊərəʊˈkɑːbən/
US
/ˌflʊroʊˈkɑrbən/
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fluorocarbon
noun
fluorocarbons
pl
UK
/ˌflʊərəʊˈkɑːbən/
US
/ˌflʊroʊˈkɑrbən/
фторуглерод
Fluorocarbons are used in refrigeration systems.
Фторуглероды используются в системах охлаждения.
Synonyms
fluoroalkane
fluoropolymer
perfluoro compound
perfluorinated hydrocarbon
fluorinated compound
fluorinated hydrocarbon
perfluorocarbon
fluorocarbon
adjective
UK
/ˌflʊərəˈkɑːbən/
US
/ˌflʊrəˈkɑrbən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to fluorocarbon compounds.
Synonyms
fluorinated
perfluorinated
perfluoro
perfluoroalkyl
fluorocarbon-based
fluorocarbons
noun
fluorocarbon
fluorocarbons
pl
UK
/ˌflʊərəʊˈkɑːbənz/
US
/ˌflʊroʊˈkɑrbənz/
фторуглероды
Fluorocarbons are used in refrigeration systems.
Фторуглероды используются в системах охлаждения.
Synonyms
HFCs
hydrochlorofluorocarbons
CFCs
chlorofluorocarbons
halocarbons
Definitions
fluorocarbon
noun
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.
fluorocarbon
adjective
Relating to or composed of fluorocarbon compounds.
The company developed a fluorocarbon spray to protect electronic components from moisture.
fluorocarbons
noun
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.
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