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perfluorocarbon

n. (context organic compound English) Any compound formally derived from a hydrocarbon by replacing each hydrogen atom with one of fluorine

WordNet
perfluorocarbon

n. a powerful greenhouse gas emitted during the production of aluminum [syn: PFC]

Usage examples of "perfluorocarbon".

Under Wo's orders, telephoned into the pressurized airlock, Karlstad and Muzorawa placed the unconscious woman in the airlock and slowly pumped out the perfluorocarbon liquid.