hydrofluorocarbon

[ hahy-druh-floor-oh-kahr-buhn, ‐-flawr‐, ‐-flohr‐ ]

noun

, Chemistry

1. an organic compound composed of hydrogen, fluorine, and hydrogen, used most commonly in refrigeration and air conditioning: : HFC

   An international accord to phase out hydrofluorocarbons was reached at the October summit on climate change.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrofluorocarbon¹

First recorded in 1945–50; hydro- ²( def ) + fluorocarbon ( def )

Example Sentences

For instance, the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires developed nations to phase down their hydrofluorocarbon production and consumption by 85% by 2036.

From Washington Times

Like other nations, the U.S. goal includes methane and hydrofluorocarbon gases that trap more heat but don’t last as long as carbon dioxide.

From Seattle Times

Like other nations, the U.S. goal includes methane and some hydrofluorocarbon gases that trap more heat but don’t last as long as carbon dioxide.

From Seattle Times

The report also described future goals including state adoption of rules for low and zero emissions, hydrofluorocarbon cuts and further reduction in greenhouse gases and other pollution from the oil and gas industry.

From Washington Times

Another one, hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants, are now being phased down under an international agreement, the Montreal Protocol.

From New York Times