chlorofluorocarbons

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
CFC
Pronunciation
/ˈklɔroʊˈflɔroʊˈkɑrbɑnz/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Chemistry

Examples in Context

  1. Chlorine from chlorofluorocarbons(CFC), or CFC's, is responsible for destroying part of the ozone layer over Antarctica.
  2. A group of widely used gases called chlorofluorocarbons(CFC) ( CFC's ) posed the greatest chemical threat.
  3. Ban chlorofluorocarbons(CFC)! These compounds are destroying the ozonosphere and permitting more UVB to reach the earth's surface.
  4. The researchers found similar results when the laser beam strikes chlorofluorocarbons(CFC) in the liquid state.
  5. Government scientists say the level of chlorine in the atmosphere is decreasing because of restrictions on the use of chlorofluorocarbons(CFC).

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