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bromochlorodifluoromethane

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English

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Structure diagram of bromochlorodifluoromethane.

Etymology

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From bromo +‎ chlorodifluoromethane

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌbroʊ.məˌklɔːɹ.ə.daɪˌflʊər.əˈmɛθ.eɪn/
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Noun

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bromochlorodifluoromethane (uncountable, abbreviation BCF)

  1. (organic chemistry) A chemical gas mainly used in fire extinguishers to stop fires by interrupting the combustion reaction.