hydrochlorofluorocarbon
/ˌhaɪdroʊˌklɔːroʊˌflʊroʊˈkɑːrbən/
noun
- A type of chemical compound containing hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine, and carbon, used in refrigerants, air conditioning, and foam blowing. It is less harmful to the ozone layer than chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) but still contributes to global warming.
- Many countries have agreed to phase out hydrochlorofluorocarbons because of their impact on the environment.
- The old refrigerator used a hydrochlorofluorocarbon as a coolant.
- Scientists are developing new refrigerants that do not contain hydrochlorofluorocarbons.