dichlorodifluoromethanes

A form of dichlorodifluoromethane — A chlorofluorocarbon halomethane formerly used as a refrigerant and aerosol spray propellant, now banned in many countries because of its effects on the ozone layer.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of dichlorodifluoromethane

    This gas may be used in conjunction with dichlorodifluoromethanes to produce a non-toxic, non-flammable low-pressure aerosol dispersant.

    1945, Continental Can Company. Research dept, Bulletin - Numbers 1-31
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    In response to your request for background information on ozone depletion by CFMs or dichlorodifluoromethanes, I am providing a short scientific description of CFMs' chemic reaction in the atmosphere.

    2003, Elaine Freedman Fredericksen, A New World of Writers: Teaching Writing in a Diverse Society

    A series of freons (dichlorodifluoromethanes) is included in this group. Freon-12 was shown to be an excellent foaming agent yielding a 0.62-0.65 foaming factor

    1986, USSR Report: Chemistry - Numbers 15-17
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