Translation guide
CFC stands for chlorofluorocarbon, a chemical compound that harms the ozone layer. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by the English abbreviation or the full chemical name.
The learner wants to refer to CFCs in the context of environmental science, ozone depletion, or chemistry.
The English abbreviation 'CFC' is widely used in Japanese, especially in news and scientific contexts. Pronounced as individual letters.
CFCはオゾン層を破壊する。
CFCs destroy the ozone layer.
A common term for CFCs and related compounds in everyday Japanese, often used in discussions about refrigerants and aerosol propellants.
We need to reduce emissions of CFC gases.
The full chemical name in katakana. Used in formal or technical writing, but less common in everyday speech.
クロロフルオロカーボンは特定フロンに分類される。
Chlorofluorocarbons are classified as specified CFCs.