chlorofluorocarbon

Meaning of word chlorofluorocarbon from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A fluorocarbon with chlorine. Formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans.

Example : The chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone.

Synonyms : cfc

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

guff (noun)
Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

with child (adjective)
In an advanced stage of pregnancy.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

telescope (verb)
Crush together or collapse.

blow up (verb)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.

precursor (noun)
A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction).

ordnance store (noun)
Military supplies.