Fluorocarbon: meaning, definitions and examples
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fluorocarbon
[ flสษroสหkษหrbษn ]
chemical compound
Fluorocarbon is a compound that contains carbon and fluorine atoms. These compounds are known for their stability and resistance to degradation, which makes them useful in a variety of applications. Fluorocarbons are often used as refrigerants, propellants, and solvents in industrial processes. However, due to their potential to contribute to ozone depletion and global warming, their use is regulated in many countries.
Synonyms
fluorinated compound, perfluorocarbon, polyfluorocarbon
Examples of usage
- The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system is a fluorocarbon.
- Fluorocarbons were once commonly found in aerosol sprays.
- Research is ongoing to find alternatives to harmful fluorocarbons.
- The manufacture of fluorocarbon products must comply with environmental regulations.
Translations
Translations of the word "fluorocarbon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fluorocarbono
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅเคฐเฅเคเคพเคฐเฅเคฌเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Fluorkohlenstoff
๐ฎ๐ฉ fluorokarbon
๐บ๐ฆ ััะพัะฒัะณะปะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ fluorowฤglowodรณr
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใชใญใซใผใใณ
๐ซ๐ท fluorocarbure
๐ช๐ธ fluorocarbono
๐น๐ท florokarbon
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฃจ์ค๋ฅด์นด๋ณธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุฑููุฑุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ fluorouhlรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ fluรณrokarbรณn
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐ็ขณๅๅ็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ fluorokarbon
๐ฎ๐ธ fluorokarbon
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะพัะบำฉะผัััะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแขแแ แแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fluorokarbon
๐ฒ๐ฝ fluorocarbono
Word origin
The term 'fluorocarbon' combines the prefix 'fluoro-', from the Latin 'fluore' meaning 'to flow', which reflects the gaseous nature of many fluorine compounds, and 'carbon', referring to the central element in these compounds. The first fluorocarbons were synthesized in the 1930s, during a period of extensive research into halogen chemistry. These compounds quickly gained popularity for their unique properties, such as low reactivity and high thermal stability. Their ability to displace oxygen made them valuable in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. However, as environmental concerns grew regarding their role in ozone depletion, particularly chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), regulations began to restrict their use. This led to the development of alternative refrigerants and ongoing studies into the environmental impact of remaining fluorocarbon compounds.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,914 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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