dichlorodifluoromethane en · NOUN
Etymology
From dichloro + difluoro + methane.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A chlorofluorocarbon halomethane formerly used as a refrigerant and aerosol spray propellant, now banned in many countries because of its effects on the ozone layer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dichlorodifluoromethanes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |