bromodifluoromethane
A colorless gas with the chemical formula CHBrF₂, formerly used in fire extinguishers…A colorless gas with the chemical formula CHBrF₂, formerly used in fire extinguishers because it quickly stops fires without damaging electronics. It is also called Halon 1201 and was mostly phased out due to its harmful effects on the ozone layer.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A colorless gas with the chemical formula CHBrF₂, formerly used in fire extinguishers because it quickly stops fires without damaging electronics. It is also called Halon 1201 and was mostly phased out due to its harmful effects on the ozone layer.
Origin
From bromo- + di- + fluoro- + methane.From bromo- + di- + fluoro- + methane.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable