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fluorocarbon

/ˈflʊə.rəʊˌkɑː.bən/

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noun

/ˈflʊə.rəʊˌkɑː.bən/C1formalscientific
  • ruГалогенуглеродное соединение, в котором некоторые атомы водорода заменены фтором, обычно используемое в хладагентах и аэрозольных пропеллентах.

A halocarbon compound where some hydrogen atoms are replaced by fluorine, commonly used in refrigerants and aerosol propellants.

  1. Chemical compoundC1formalscientific

    A halocarbon where some hydrogen atoms are replaced by fluorine, commonly used in refrigerators and aerosol propellants.

    ruФторуглерод

    • Fluorocarbons are widely used as refrigerants in air conditioning systems.
    • The aerosol can contained a fluorocarbon propellant.
    • Scientists are studying the environmental impact of fluorocarbons on the ozone layer.
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