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chlorafloracarbons

Part of speech: noun

Senses:

1. [Chemistry] Any of a class of synthetic compounds containing carbon, chlorine, and fluorine atoms, used primarily as refrigerants and propellants. These compounds were responsible for ozone layer depletion until they were phased out under international agreements.

Sample Sentence:

The excessive use of chlorafloracarbons in the past led to significant damage to the ozone layer.

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