English word fluoromethane comes from English methane, English fluoro- (Fluorescent. Fluorine.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| methane | English (eng) | (organic chemistry, countable) Any of very many derivatives of methane.. (organic compound, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH4, being a constituent of natural gas. |
| fluoro- | English (eng) | Fluorescent. Fluorine. |
| 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. |