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bromodifluoromethane en · NOUN

Etymology

From bromo- + di- + fluoro- + methane.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A colorless gas with the chemical formula CHBrF₂, formerly used in fire extinguishers because it quickly stops fires without damaging electronics. It is also called Halon 1201 and was mostly phased out due to its harmful effects on the ozone layer.