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hydrofluorocarbon

/ˌhaɪ.drəˌflʊə.rəʊˈkɑː.bən/

Traduction: Composé organique fluoré utilisé notamment comme réfrigérant et propulseur, dont certains types contribuent à l'effet de serre ou à la dégradation de la couche d'ozone.

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/ˌhaɪ.drəˌflʊə.rəʊˈkɑː.bən/C1formalscientific
  • frComposé organique fluoré utilisé notamment comme réfrigérant et propulseur, dont certains types contribuent à l'effet de serre ou à la dégradation de la couche d'ozone.

A type of fluorocarbon compound that is released as a by-product during industrial manufacturing processes.

  1. Industrial compoundC1formalscientific

    A type of fluorocarbon compound containing hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon, often released as a by-product of industrial manufacturing processes.

    frHydrofluorocarbure

    • Hydrofluorocarbons are commonly used in refrigeration systems.
    • The factory was fined for releasing hydrofluorocarbons into the atmosphere.
    • Scientists are studying the environmental impact of hydrofluorocarbons.
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