English Dictionary
chlorofluorocarbon
n : a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant
and as a propellant in aerosol cans; "CFCs cause
depletion of atmospheric ozone" [syn: {CFC}]
English Computing Dictionary
hydrofluorocarbon
(HFC) A suggested replacement for the
chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) coolant gas used in chillers and air
conditioners.
(1996-11-05)