What is "perfluorodecalin"

n. (context organic compound English) A fluorocarbon, a derivative of decalin in which all of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by fluorine atoms.

Perfluorodecalin is a fluorocarbon, a derivative of decalin in which all of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by fluorine atoms. It is chemically and biologically inert and stable up to 400 °C. Several applications make use of its ability to dissolve gases.