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dichlorodifluoromethane

noun di·chlo·ro·di·flu·o·ro·meth·ane \ -ˌdī-ˌflu̇r-ə-ˈme-ˌthān \

Definition of dichlorodifluoromethane

: a chlorofluoromethane CCl2F2

First Known Use of dichlorodifluoromethane

1936

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dichlorodifluoromethane

noun di·chlo·ro·di·flu·o·ro·meth·ane \ -ˌdī-ˌflu̇r-ə-ˈmeth-ˌān \

medical Definition of dichlorodifluoromethane

: a nontoxic nonflammable gas CCl2F2 used as a refrigerant and as a propellant

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