How to Pronounce Chlorofluorocarbon

To pronounce "chlorofluorocarbon", say CHLOR-ofl-uor-oc-arb-on — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CHLOR-ofl-uor-oc-arb-on

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"chlorofluorocarbon" has 6 syllables: chlor-ofl-uor-oc-arb-on.

What does chlorofluorocarbon mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of organic compounds in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced with those of chlorine and fluorine; formerly used as refrigerants and aerosol can propellants but withdrawn due to causing damage to the ozone layer.

Related words

cfcchlorofluoromethanehcfcperfluorocarbon

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How many syllables are in "chlorofluorocarbon"?▾

"Chlorofluorocarbon" has 6 syllables: chlor · ofl · uor · oc · arb · on.

What does "chlorofluorocarbon" mean?▾

Chlorofluorocarbon: Any of a class of organic compounds in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced with those of chlorine and fluorine; formerly used as refrigerants and aerosol can propellants but withdrawn due to causing damage to the ozone layer.

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