Perfluorocarbon: meaning, definitions and examples
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perfluorocarbon
[ pɜːrˈfluːərəʊkɑːrbən ]
chemical compound
Perfluorocarbon (PFC) refers to a class of chemicals that consist of carbon and fluorine atoms. They are known for their stability and are used in various industrial applications, including refrigeration, as solvents, and in electronics manufacturing. PFCs are also notable for their ability to trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to their classification as greenhouse gases.
Synonyms
fluorocarbon, perfluorinated compound.
Examples of usage
- Perfluorocarbons are often used in the production of semiconductors.
- Researchers studied the impact of perfluorocarbons on the environment.
- Perfluorocarbon gases can be found in some manufacturing processes.
Translations
Translations of the word "perfluorocarbon" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perfluorocarbono
🇮🇳 परफ्लोरोकार्बन
🇩🇪 Perfluorkohlenstoff
🇮🇩 perfluorokarbon
🇺🇦 перфлуорокарбон
🇵🇱 perfluorowęglowodór
🇯🇵 パーフルオロカーボン
🇫🇷 perfluorocarbone
🇪🇸 perfluorocarbono
🇹🇷 perfluorokarbon
🇰🇷 퍼플루오로카본
🇸🇦 الكربون الفلوري
🇨🇿 perfluorokarbon
🇸🇰 perfluorokarbón
🇨🇳 全氟碳化合物
🇸🇮 perfluorokarbona
🇮🇸 perfluórkarbón
🇰🇿 перфлуорокарбон
🇬🇪 პერფლუოროკარბონი
🇦🇿 perfluorokarbon
🇲🇽 perfluorocarbono
Etymology
The term 'perfluorocarbon' derives from the prefix 'per-' meaning 'throughout' or 'completely', combined with 'fluoro-' referring to fluorine, and 'carbon' indicating the presence of carbon atoms. The first perfluorocarbons were synthesized in the late 20th century, initially to explore their potential as refrigerants due to their lower environmental impact compared to traditional carbon-based refrigerants. Their unique properties, such as chemical inertness and high thermal stability, made them attractive for various industrial applications. However, as awareness of climate change increased, concerns were raised about the greenhouse gas potential of perfluorocarbons, prompting further research into their atmospheric effects and the development of alternative compounds.