chlorotrifluoroethylene

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What does chlorotrifluoroethylene mean?

A chlorofluorocarbon with chemical formula CF₂CClF, used as a cryogenic refrigerant and in the manufacture of plastics.

Where does chlorotrifluoroethylene come from?

From chloro- + tri- + fluoro- + ethylene.

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