bromochlorofluoromethane

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What does bromochlorofluoromethane mean?

A halomethane compound made from methane with bromine, chlorine, and fluorine atoms attached. It is a colorless volatile chemical that can harm the ozone layer because it contains bromine and chlorine.

Where does bromochlorofluoromethane come from?

From bromo- + chloro- + fluoro- + methane.

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