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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.

Synonyms

  • Chlorofluorocarbon

Hypernyms

  • Fluorocarbon
  • Greenhouse Gas
  • Pollutant

Hyponyms

  • Hydrochlorofluorocarbon
  • Freon
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