(n) a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans, Syn. CFC, Example:the chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone
(n) a fluorocarbon that is replacing chlorofluorocarbon as a refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans; considered to be somewhat less destructive to the atmosphere, Syn. HCFC