fluoromethane

noun

fluoromethane

noun

Etymology From fluoro- + methane.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any fluorinated derivative of methane, but especially the mono-substituted compound CH₃F (methyl fluoride) that is used in the manufacture of semiconductors

Derived terms: chlorofluoromethane, dichlorofluoromethane, difluoromethane, tetrafluoromethane, trifluoromethane

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