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hydrochlorofluorocarbon

noun
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Definition of hydrochlorofluorocarbon

: any of several simple gaseous compounds that contain carbon, chlorine, fluorine, and hydrogen

Examples of hydrochlorofluorocarbon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The initiative to phase out ozone-damaging chemicals known as hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), including R22 refrigerant, began in 1987 with the Montreal Protocol. — Jessica Levy, Indianapolis Star, "Decoding what the R22 freon ban will mean for your air conditioner," 28 Aug. 2019 Some countries in the developing world haven鈥檛 yet phased out ozone-damaging chemicals like R-22, a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) found in many refrigeration and air conditioning systems. — National Geographic, "Without the Ozone Treaty You鈥檇 Get Sunburned in 5 Minutes," 25 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of hydrochlorofluorocarbon

1977, in the meaning defined above

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