halocarbon

(noun)

any compound derived from a hydrocarbon by replacing at least one hydrogen atom with a halogen; common examples include CFCs, or chlorofluorocarbons

Related Terms

Examples of halocarbon in the following topics:

  • Ozone Depletion

    • The main source of these halogen atoms in the stratosphere is photodissociation of man-made halocarbon refrigerants; examples include CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), freons, and halons.