hydrofluoroolefin

noun

Any of a class of unsaturated organic compounds, which are composed of hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon atoms and are used as refrigerants.

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Meanings

nounhydrofluoroolefin (plural hydrofluoroolefins)

plural hydrofluoroolefins

  1. Any of a class of unsaturated organic compounds, which are composed of hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon atoms and are used as refrigerants.

    Synonyms: HFO

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of a class of unsaturated organic compounds, which are composed of hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon atoms and are used as refrigerants.

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HFO

Origin

From hydro- + fluoro- + olefin.

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Translations

Finnish hydrofluoro-olefiini
  • hydrofluoro-olefiiniTranslations
German Hydrofluorolefin
  • HydrofluorolefinTranslations
Polish hydro-fluoroalkan
  • hydro-fluoroalkanTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

hydrofluoroolefin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hydrofluoroolefin

MLA

“hydrofluoroolefin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hydrofluoroolefin. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hydrofluoroolefin,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hydrofluoroolefin.

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