dichlorodifluoromethane

Example:The refrigerator is using dichlorodifluoromethane as a refrigerant.

Definition:A substance that is used for cooling by absorbing heat from the surroundings. Dichlorodifluoromethane, like other CFCs, was widely used in refrigeration systems.

Example:Dichlorodifluoromethane worked as a propellant to spray the room deodorizer.

Definition:A substance that gives motion to something. Dichlorodifluoromethane acted as a propellant in aerosol cans before being banned.