chlorodifluoromethane

English

Liquefied chlorodifluoromethane boiling when exposed to ambient temperature and pressure.

Etymology

From chloro- +‎ difluoro +‎ methane.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌklɔːroʊdaɪˌflʊəroʊˈmɛθeɪn/

Noun

chlorodifluoromethane (plural chlorodifluoromethanes)

1. (organic chemistry) A colorless hydrochlorofluorocarbon gas (CHClF₂) used chiefly as a refrigerant and chemical intermediate, commonly known as R-22.

Synonyms

• R-22

Anagrams

• dichlorofluoromethane