| CFC abbr. chlorofluorocarbon |
chlo·ro·fluor·o·car·bon  (klôr'ō-flŏŏr'ō-kär'bən, -flôr'-, -flōr'-, klōr'-)  n. Abbr. CFC Any of various halocarbon compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, chlorine, and fluorine, once used widely as aerosol propellants and refrigerants. Chlorofluorocarbons are believed to cause depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer. |
Chemical compounds originally developed for use in refrigeration systems, now used widely in industry. When released into the air, these compounds break down and release chlorine, which causes damage to the Earth's ozone layer and is responsible for creating the ozone hole.
| CFC
Abbreviation of chlorofluorocarbon |
| CFC chlorofluorocarbon |
