Definition of Perfluorocarbon in English :

Define Perfluorocarbon in English

Perfluorocarbon meaning in English

Meaning of Perfluorocarbon in English

Pronunciation of Perfluorocarbon in English

Perfluorocarbon pronunciation in English

Pronounce Perfluorocarbon in English

Perfluorocarbon

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Noun

1. perfluorocarbon, pfc

a powerful greenhouse gas emitted during the production of aluminum

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Perfluorocarbon

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noun
chemistry
a fluorocarbon consisting only of fluorine and carbon atoms

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Perfluorocarbon

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n. Abbr. PFC
Any of a set of inert liquid or gaseous organic compounds that contain only carbon and fluorine and may be used as refrigerants and in other products in place of chlorocarbons. Perfluorocarbons are greenhouse gases.

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