What are $CFCs$?
(N/A) $CFCs$ stands for $Chlorofluorocarbons$. These are organic compounds that contain carbon,chlorine,and fluorine,produced as a volatile derivative of methane,ethane,and propane. They were commonly used as refrigerants,propellants in aerosol applications,and solvents. However,their use has been largely phased out due to their role in ozone layer depletion.
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