Chlorocarbon

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈeɪtʃˈɫɔɹoʊˈkɑɹbən/

Chlorocarbon (noun)

  1. A chemical made of carbon atoms with chlorine atoms attached.
  2. A group of chlorine-containing carbon chemicals used in some industrial products, especially cooling systems.

Examples

  • A chlorocarbon can contain chlorine and carbon in the same molecule.
  • Scientists study a chlorocarbon to understand its chemical behavior.