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perfluorocarbon |
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perfluorocarbon [pər′flu̇r·ə‚kär·bən] (organic chemistry) A compound consisting of carbon and fluorine. A compound in which all the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced with fluorine atoms. Abbreviated PFC. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To make vaccines without water, the researchers prepared microscopic spheres of sugar loaded with tetanus vaccine and suspended them in perfluorocarbons. SYBD currently is developing three products: Oxycyte(TM), a perfluorocarbon-based blood substitute and therapeutic oxygen carrier; Fluorovent(TM), a perfluorocarbon liquid ventilation product; and an implantable glucose biosensor for continuous monitoring of blood glucose levels in diabetics. However, the perfluorocarbons would not be acceptable in rigid appliance foams, EPA says. |
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