freon Meaning & Definition
/ˈfɹiːɒn/
What Does Freon Mean?
Freon is used as a noun meaning Any of several nonflammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23. It is also used to mean A gaseous ozone-depleting refrigerant.
Freon: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɹiːɒn/ |
| Plural | freons |
Freon Definition (Noun)
- Any of several nonflammable refrigerants based on halogenated hydrocarbon including R-12, R-22, and R-23.
- A gaseous ozone-depleting refrigerant.
- A chlorofluorocarbon.
Noun
- (refrigeration) A gaseous ozone-depleting refrigerant
- (environmentalism) A chlorofluorocarbon
Synonyms of Freon
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Freon synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
freon (countable and uncountable, plural freons)
Words That Rhyme With Freon
Origin of Freon
A genericization of the Chemours trademark "Freon." According to Flood, the name was formed from freeze and the arbitrary suffix -on.[1]