hydrofluorocarbon

[US]/[ˈhɪdrəʊˌflʊərˌɒkˌbɒn]/
[UK]/[ˈhaɪdrəˌflʊərˌoʊˌkɑːrˌbɑːn]/

Translation

n.A synthetic fluorocarbon used as a refrigerant or propellant.; A compound containing hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon.
Word Forms
Pluralhydrofluorocarbons

Phrases & Collocations

hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant

hydrofluorocarbon use

hydrofluorocarbon emissions

hydrofluorocarbon alternatives

containing hydrofluorocarbons

hydrofluorocarbon phaseout

hydrofluorocarbon production

hydrofluorocarbon lifecycle

using hydrofluorocarbons

hydrofluorocarbon impact

Example Sentences

the refrigerator used a hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant.

hydrofluorocarbon blowing agents are used in foam production.

regulations restrict the use of certain hydrofluorocarbons.

we are researching hydrofluorocarbon alternatives with lower gwp.

the study analyzed the atmospheric lifetime of hydrofluorocarbons.

hydrofluorocarbon emissions contribute to global warming.

the company switched to a new hydrofluorocarbon blend.

hydrofluorocarbon production is a complex chemical process.

we need to reduce our reliance on hydrofluorocarbons.

the report details the impact of hydrofluorocarbons on the ozone layer.

hydrofluorocarbon leak detection is crucial for system efficiency.

the new standard limits the allowable hydrofluorocarbon concentration.

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