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halocarbon [¦ha·lō¦kär·bən]
(organic chemistry) A compound of carbon and a halogen, sometimes with hydrogen. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | To a layperson, that means that the molecular structure of halocarbons chemically reacts with other molecules whenever a fire is present, chemically destroying the propagation of flames. While there are a number of halocarbon refrigerants available, there is no question that an ammonia central refrigeration system still has the lowest initial installed cost, as well as the lowest operating cost, since it is more efficient than any of the halocarbons and is less expensive to purchase. Halocarbons such as CFCs and methyl bromide trigger chemical reactions that break down Earth's stratospheric ozone (SN: 10/14/95, p. |
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