chlorodifluoromethane

/ˌklɔːroʊdaɪˌflʊəroʊˈmɛθeɪn/

noun

A colorless hydrochlorofluorocarbon gas (CHClF₂) used chiefly as a refrigerant and chemical intermediate, commonly known as R-22.

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R-22
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nounchlorodifluoromethane (plural chlorodifluoromethanes)

plural chlorodifluoromethanes

  1. chemistryA colorless hydrochlorofluorocarbon gas (CHClF₂) used chiefly as a refrigerant and chemical intermediate, commonly known as R-22.

    Synonyms: R-22

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nounA colorless hydrochlorofluorocarbon gas (CHClF₂) used chiefly as a refrigerant and chemical intermediate, commonly known as R-22.

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R-22

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