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chlorofluorocarbon

/ˌklɔː.rəʊˈflʊə.rəʊˌkɑː.bən/

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noun

/ˌklɔː.rəʊˈflʊə.rəʊˌkɑː.bən/C1formalscientific
  • ruХимическое соединение, содержащее хлор, фтор и углерод, исторически использовавшееся в качестве хладагента и пропеллента для аэрозолей, ныне известное как разрушающее озоновый слой.

A chemical compound containing chlorine, fluorine, and carbon, historically used as a refrigerant and aerosol propellant, now known to deplete the ozone layer.

  1. Chemical compoundC1formalscientific

    A fluorocarbon compound containing chlorine, formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans, known to deplete the ozone layer.

    ruХлорфторуглерод

    • Chlorofluorocarbons were widely used in air conditioning systems until their environmental impact was discovered.
    • The Montreal Protocol banned the production of chlorofluorocarbons to protect the ozone layer.
    • Scientists measured the concentration of chlorofluorocarbons in the upper atmosphere.

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