English word dichlorofluoromethane comes from English fluoromethane, English dichloro
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| fluoromethane | English (eng) | (organic compound) Any fluorinated derivative of methane, but especially the mono-substituted compound CH3F (methyl fluoride) that is used in the manufacture of semiconductors. |
| dichloro | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) (in combination) Two chlorine atoms in a molecule. |
| dichlorofluoromethane | English (eng) | (organic compound) A particular halomethane or hydrochlorofluorocarbon, a colourless and odourless gas used as a propellant and refrigerant, harmful to the ozone layer. |