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Freon Definition

☆ Freon (frē′än′)

any of a series of gaseous or low-boiling, inert, nonflammable compounds of fluorine, carbon, and often chlorine: used as refrigerants, solvents, and aerosol propellants

Etymology: f(luorine) + re(frigerant) + -on, as in neon