(organic chemistry) Any halogenated derivative of methane containing both chlorine and fluorine; but especially CH₂ClF, sometimes used as a refrigerant
chlorotrifluoromethane
chlorotrifluoromethane
noun
(organic chemistry) The halogenated hydrocarbon CClF₃; it is a CFC once used as a refrigerant
dichlorodifluoromethane
dichlorodifluoromethane
noun
(organic chemistry) A chlorofluorocarbon halomethane formerly used as a refrigerant and aerosol spray propellant, now banned in many countries because of its effects on the ozone layer.
echinuliform
echinuliform
adj
Resembling small spines.
facioscapulohumeral
facioscapulohumeral
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the face, scapula, and upper arms; applied to a form of muscular dystrophy.
fluidrachm
fluidrachm
noun
Alternative form of fluidram
fluorochrome
fluorochrome
noun
Any of various fluorescent dyes used to stain biological material before microscopic examination