cfc

/ˌsiː ˈɛf ˈsiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ozone-depleting refrigerant commonly used in air conditioning systems, refrigerators, and aerosol propellants.

“The company was fined for releasing CFCs into the atmosphere, contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer.”

Synonyms

  • chlorofluorocarbon
  • freon
  • halocarbon

Antonyms

  • harmless gas
  • ozone