noun
fluorocarbon
A compound of carbon and fluorine, often used in refrigerants, solvents, and coatings. Related to フロン (CFCs).
See also: フロン
フルオロカーボンは冷媒として使われることがある。
Fluorocarbons are sometimes used as refrigerants.
フロン specifically refers to chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), a subset of fluorocarbons that also contain chlorine.
Loanword from English 'fluorocarbon'.