Definition of "hydrofluorocarbons" [hydrofluorocarbons]

• Plural form of hydrofluorocarbon. (noun)

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• "For example, 250 tons of certain hydrofluorocarbons might have the same heat-trapping impact as somewhere around 75,000 tons of carbon dioxide."
• "The department said although most refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment could be fitted to operate with new ozone-friendly replacements known as hydrofluorocarbons, this would be very expensive."
• "Most vending machines rely on refrigerants known as hydrofluorocarbons"