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Noun: hydrochlorofluorocarbon  ,hI-dru,klo-row'flor-ow,kaa(r)-bun
  1. A fluorocarbon that is replacing chlorofluorocarbon as a refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans; considered to be somewhat less destructive to the atmosphere
    - HCFC

Derived forms: hydrochlorofluorocarbons

Type of: CFC, chlorofluorocarbon

Encyclopedia: Hydrochlorofluorocarbon

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