noun
fluorochemical surfactant; fluorine-based surfactant
Technical term in chemistry for surfactants containing fluorine, used for their water- and oil-repellent properties.
フッ素系界面活性剤は撥水・撥油性に優れている。
Fluorochemical surfactants have excellent water- and oil-repellent properties.
General term for surfactants; フッ素系界面活性剤 specifically contains fluorine.
Compound of フッ素 (fluorine) + 系 (system/type) + 界面活性剤 (surfactant).