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CFC

British

abbreviation

chlorofluorocarbon

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CFC Scientific

Abbreviation of chlorofluorocarbon

CFC Cultural

Chemical compounds originally developed for use in refrigeration systems, now used widely in industry. When released into the air, these compounds break down and release chlorine, which causes damage to the Earth's ozone layer and is responsible for creating the ozone hole.

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Many CFC replacement chemicals remain in the atmosphere for decades, allowing TFA to continue entering the environment long after the original emissions.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

According to prosecutors, starting in 2018, Wander began investing in "new sectors with less certain cash-flow profiles, including streaming platforms, airlines, and professional sports teams such as Sevilla FC and Genoa CFC".

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

CFC Outreach Director Sophia Lorey said the investigation has made her cry “tears of joy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

Our priority at the local level is funding for the Community Food Connection, or CFC.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2024

A single CFC molecule is about ten thousand times more efficient at exacerbating greenhouse effects than a molecule of carbon dioxide–and carbon dioxide is of course no slouch itself as a greenhouse gas.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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