also: エイチエフシー · エッチエフシー
hydrofluorocarbon; HFC
Technical term for a class of refrigerants and greenhouse gases; used in environmental and engineering contexts.
HFCs are widely used as refrigerants, but they have a high greenhouse effect.
hybrid fiber coax; HFC
Technical term for a telecommunications network architecture combining optical fiber and coaxial cable; used in cable TV and broadband contexts.
Cable TV companies provide high-speed internet using HFC networks.