"dichlorodifluoromethane" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: dichloro + difluoro + methane Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dichloro|difluoro|methane}} dichloro + difluoro + methane Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dichlorodifluoromethane (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) A chlorofluorocarbon halomethane formerly used as a refrigerant and aerosol spray propellant, now banned in many countries because of its effects on the ozone layer. Wikipedia link: dichlorodifluoromethane Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds
    Sense id: en-dichlorodifluoromethane-en-noun-4OlMmA4M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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