freon
/ˈfriːɑn/
noun
- A type of gas used as a refrigerant in cooling systems, such as air conditioners and refrigerators.
- Old refrigerators often contain freon, which must be disposed of properly.
- Leaking freon can harm the environment, so technicians handle it carefully.
- The repairman checked the freon level in the air conditioner.
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