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chlorofluorocarbons

The correct spelling is chlorofluorocarbons.

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Say it like: Chl-oro-fluo-roc-arb-ons

The correct spelling is chlorofluorocarbons. Any of a class of organic compounds in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced with those of chlorine and fluorine; formerly used as refrigerants and aerosol can…

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  1. 1.Any of a class of organic compounds in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced with those of chlorine and fluorine; formerly used as refrigerants and aerosol can propellants but withdrawn due to causing damage to the ozone layer.

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