perfluorocarbon
/pərˌflʊroʊˈkɑrbən/
noun
- A synthetic chemical compound that contains carbon and fluorine atoms, often used in coolants, medical imaging, and as a blood substitute because it can carry oxygen.
- Researchers are studying perfluorocarbons for their ability to carry oxygen in emergency medical treatments.
- Doctors used a perfluorocarbon solution to help deliver oxygen to the patient's tissues.
- Perfluorocarbons are commonly found in industrial cooling systems and fire extinguishers.