Chlorofluorocarbons

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000459",
  "term": "Chlorofluorocarbons",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "A class of synthetic organic compounds composed of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine atoms, commonly abbreviated as CFCs. These compounds were widely used as refrigerants, propellants, and solvents due to their stability. However, their release into the atmosphere leads to the catalytic destruction of stratospheric ozone, prompting their phase-out under the Montreal Protocol.",
    "(CFCs) - Manufactured substances used as coolants and computer-chip cleaners. When these products break down they destroy stratospheric ozone, creating the Antarctic Ozone Hole in the Southern Hemisphere spring (Northern Hemisphere autumn). While no longer in use, their long lifetime will lead to a very slow removal from the atmosphere."
  ],
  "abbreviation": "CFCs",
  "synonyms": [
    "freons"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/chlorofluorocarbons/"
}