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halocarbon
hal·o·car·bon H0031100 (hăl′ə-kär′bən)n. An organic compound, such as a fluorocarbon, that contains one or more halogens.halocarbon (ˌhæləʊˈkɑːbən) n (Chemistry) chem a compound of carbon and halogen in which halogen atoms have taken the place of some or all of the hydrogen atomsThesaurus| Noun | 1. | halocarbon - one of various compounds of carbon and any of the halogensorganic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radicalfluorocarbon - a halocarbon in which some hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine; used in refrigerators and aerosols |
Halocarbon
halocarbon[¦ha·lō¦kär·bən] (organic chemistry) A compound of carbon and a halogen, sometimes with hydrogen. HalocarbonClass of man-made chemicals, including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), whose heat-trapping properties are among the most damaging of the greenhouse gases. This, coupled with their tendency to remain in the atmosphere for hundreds of years, has resulted in limits on their use. Halocarbons are most commonly used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and electrical systems, as well as blowing agents in some foam insulation products.halocarbon
Words related to halocarbonnoun one of various compounds of carbon and any of the halogensRelated Words- organic compound
- fluorocarbon
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