fluoroform
/ˈflʊrəˌfɔrm/
noun
- A colorless, nonflammable gas (CHF₃) used as a refrigerant and in fire extinguishers; also known as trifluoromethane.
- Chemists study fluoroform because it is a potent greenhouse gas.
- The fire suppression system in the server room uses fluoroform to put out electrical fires safely.
- Fluoroform is sometimes used as a replacement for older refrigerants that harm the ozone layer.