hydrofluorocarbon

American  

[hahy-druh-floor-oh-kahr-buhn, ‐-flawr‐, ‐-flohr‐] / ˌhaɪ drəˈflʊər oʊˌkɑr bən, ‐ˈflɔr‐, ‐ˈfloʊr‐ /

noun

Chemistry

1. an organic compound composed of hydrogen, fluorine, and hydrogen, used most commonly in refrigeration and air conditioning: HFC

   An international accord to phase out hydrofluorocarbons was reached at the October summit on climate change.

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Etymology

Origin of hydrofluorocarbon

First recorded in 1945–50; hydro- ² ( def. ) + fluorocarbon ( def. )

Example Sentences

Like other nations, the U.S. goal includes methane and hydrofluorocarbon gases that trap more heat but don’t last as long as carbon dioxide.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2021

The efforts include boosting electric vehicle use, promoting more energy-efficient buildings and phasing out hydrofluorocarbon commonly used for refrigeration.

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2019

When we played hangman, he gave me the word hydrofluorocarbon.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2016

In a joint statement, India recognized the need to move toward the hydrofluorocarbon phase-out called for under the 1987 Montreal Protocol, an international treaty to eliminate substances that harm the ozone layer.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2014

To meet the 17 percent reduction, cuts also need to be made to potent hydrofluorocarbon gases and methane, while increasing energy efficiency and renewable power, he said.

From Scientific American • Jun. 25, 2013