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Noun: freon
  1. (trademark) a group of chlorofluorocarbons used as refrigerants; now widely banned as it causes ozone depletion
Noun: Freon
  1. Any one or more chlorofluorocarbons (or related compounds) that are used as an aerosol propellant, organic solvent, or refrigerant

Derived forms: Freons, freons

Type of: CFC, chlorofluorocarbon

Encyclopedia: Freon