dichlorofluoromethane

Questions

What does dichlorofluoromethane mean?

A particular halomethane or hydrochlorofluorocarbon, a colourless and odourless gas used as a propellant and refrigerant, harmful to the ozone layer.

Where does dichlorofluoromethane come from?

From dichloro + fluoromethane.

How to pronounce dichlorofluoromethane

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