dichlorodifluoromethane

noun di·chlo·ro·di·flu·o·ro·meth·ane \-ˌdī-ˌflu̇r-ə-ˈme-ˌthān\

Definition of DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE

: a chlorofluoromethane CCl₂F₂

1936

Medical Dictionary

noun di·chlo·ro·di·flu·o·ro·meth·ane \-ˌdī-ˌflu̇r-ə-ˈmeth-ˌān\

: a nontoxic nonflammable gas CCl₂F₂ used as a refrigerant and as a propellant

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