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hydrofluorocarbon

Syllabification: (hy·dro·fluor·o·car·bon)

(abbreviation: HFC)
Definition of hydrofluorocarbon

noun

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

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