hydrofluorocarbon

 
Pronunciation: /ˌhʌɪdrə(ʊ)ˈflʊərə(ʊ)ˌkɑːb(ə)n, -ˈflɔː-/
(abbreviation: HFC)

noun

Chemistry
  • any of a class of partly chlorinated and fluorinated hydrocarbons, used as an alternative to CFCs in foam production, refrigeration, and other processes.