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fluorocarbons [floo͡r′ōkär′bəns] Etymology: L, fluere, to flow, carbo, coal hydrocarbons where some or all of the hydrogens are replaced by fluorine. Fluorocarbons are generally colorless, nonflammable gases, but some are liquids at room temperature. The compounds can produce mild upper respiratory tract irritation, and excessive exposure has been cited as a cause of central nervous system depression. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is also described as a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to foams blown with fluorocarbons or cyclopentane. The nonaerosol container is made from fully recyclable materials and contains no fluorocarbons. Along with Toyota, Denso developed the world's first car air conditioner that replaces fluorocarbons with [CO. |
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