Cfc (Noun)
Meaning
A fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans; "the chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The widespread use of CFC in refrigerators and air conditioners led to significant damage to the ozone layer.
- Scientists have been working to find alternatives to CFC due to its detrimental effects on the environment.
- The production of CFC was phased out in many countries as part of an international agreement to protect the ozone layer.
- Researchers discovered that the chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone, leading to increased UV radiation.
- The Montreal Protocol, an international treaty, aimed to reduce the production and consumption of CFC and other ozone-depleting substances.