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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical compounds
  3. organic compounds
  4. organic halogen compounds
  5. halogenated hydrocarbons
  6. chlorofluorocarbons
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical compounds
  3. organic compounds
  4. hydrocarbons
  5. halogenated hydrocarbons
  6. chlorofluorocarbons

Preferred term

chlorofluorocarbons

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A series of hydrocarbons containing both chlorine and fluorine. These have been used as refrigerants, blowing agents, cleaning fluids, solvents, and as fire extinguishing agents.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • CFC (chlorofluorocarbons)
  • CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24166

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