dichlorofluoromethane

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noun
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  • (organic compound) A particular halomethane or hydrochlorofluorocarbon, a colourless and odourless gas used as a propellant and refrigerant, harmful to the ozone layer.

Etymology

Compound from English dichloro + English fluoromethane.

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fluoromethane

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