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fluorocarbon

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fluorocarbon [¦flu̇r·ō′kär·bən]
(organic chemistry)
A hydrocarbon in which part or all hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine atoms, including chlorinated and brominated fluorocarbons. Also known as fluorohydrocarbon.


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It is also described as a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to foams blown with fluorocarbons or cyclopentane.
The first part of this book is an overview of fluorocarbon elastomers, including descriptions of the nature of fluoroelastomers, properties of various compositions, developmental history and major uses.
The nonaerosol container is made from fully recyclable materials and contains no fluorocarbons.
 
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