dichlorodifluoromethane

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What does dichlorodifluoromethane mean?

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.

Where does dichlorodifluoromethane come from?

From dichloro + difluoro + methane.

How to pronounce dichlorodifluoromethane

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