freon
IPA: frˈiɑn
noun
- (organic chemistry) Any of several non-flammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23.
- (refrigeration, slang) A gaseous ozone-depleting refrigerant
- (environmentalism, slang) A chlorofluorocarbon
- Alternative spelling of freon [(organic chemistry) Any of several non-flammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23.]
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Examples of "freon" in Sentences
- The machine was cooled by freon.
- It requires units of liquid freon.
- The machine was Freon refrigerant cooled.
- But you'll certainly want to stay close to freon.
- The heat pipe uses a working fluid such as freon.
- R 22 is a type of freon gas used as a refrigerant.
- It uses bubble detectors with freon as the active mass.
- The word Freon is a registered trademark belonging to DuPont.
- It uses the evaporation of a refrigerant, like Freon, to provide cooling.
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