chlorotrifluoroethylene

English

Etymology

From chloro- +‎ tri- +‎ fluoro- +‎ ethylene.

Noun

chlorotrifluoroethylene (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) A chlorofluorocarbon with chemical formula CF₂CClF, used as a cryogenic refrigerant and in the manufacture of plastics.

Derived terms

• polychlorotrifluoroethylene