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| chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) | |
| Pronunciation: | klor-O-flor-O-kar-buhn |
| Definition : | A family of chemicals that are made mostly of carbon, hydrogen, chlorine, and fluorine. |
| Facts: |
CFCs are used in refrigerators, air conditioners, and industrial cleaners. CFCs react with the earth's protective ozone layer and destroy it. |