Freon definition

frēŏn
(organic chemistry) Any of several non-flammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23.
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Alternative spelling of freon.
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A trademark for a variety of nonflammable gaseous or liquid fluorinated hydrocarbons employed primarily as working fluids in refrigeration and air conditioning and as aerosol propellants.
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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.
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Noun

Singular:
freon
Plural:
freons

Freon Sentence Examples

  • Eco-friendly design uses water to cool air, in lieu of Freon or other cooling agents.

  • Inside of the portable air conditioner is the chemical refrigerant Freon, which is drawn through a mechanical device known as a compressor.

  • The compressor pressurizes the Freon gas and causes it to become extremely hot.

  • It is then taken into a series of coils, where the heat dissipates and the Freon cools into a liquid.

  • As the heat dissipates, the Freon is drawn into the expansion coil.

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