fluorocarbon
nounEtymology From fluoro- + carbon.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any derivative of a hydrocarbon in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorine.
- Derived terms
- chlorofluorocarbon, hydrofluorocarbon
noun
Etymology From fluoro- + carbon.
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any derivative of a hydrocarbon in which every hydrogen atom has been replaced by fluorine.
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