freon

• Вещество, обозначающее один или несколько хлорфторуглеродов (или родственных соединений), используемых в качестве аэрозольного пропеллента, органического растворителя или хладагента.

A substance referring to any one or more chlorofluorocarbons (or related compounds) used as an aerosol propellant, organic solvent, or refrigerant.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Refrigerant and propellantB2formaltechnical

   Any of a group of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or related compounds used as a refrigerant, aerosol propellant, or organic solvent.

   Хладагент и пропеллент

   • The old air conditioner still uses Freon as its refrigerant.
   • Freon was widely used in aerosol sprays before its environmental impact was understood.
   • Technicians must be certified to handle Freon during repairs.

   Synonymscfcchlorofluorocarbon