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Chlorofluorocarbon vs Nonchlorofluorocarbon - What's the difference?

chlorofluorocarbon | nonchlorofluorocarbon |

As a noun chlorofluorocarbon

is (organic chemistry) any of a class of organic compounds in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced with those of chlorine and fluorine; formerly used as refrigerants and aerosol can propellants but withdrawn due to causing damage to the ozone layer.

As an adjective nonchlorofluorocarbon is

not being or pertaining to a chlorofluorocarbon.

chlorofluorocarbon

English

(wikipedia chlorofluorocarbon)

Noun

  • (en noun) (abbreviation CFC )
  • (organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced with those of chlorine and fluorine; formerly used as refrigerants and aerosol can propellants but withdrawn due to causing damage to the ozone layer.

    • See also

    * Freon

    nonchlorofluorocarbon

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not being or pertaining to a chlorofluorocarbon.
    • a nonchlorofluorocarbon propellant