refrigerant
Definition
Chemical used in a cooling mechanism, such as an air conditioner or refrigerator, as the heat carrier which changes from gas to liquid and the back to gas in the refrigeration cycle. Most common commercial refrigerants are the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which, because of their high ozone damaging potential, are being phased out.
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refrigerant is in the Environment & Pollution Control and Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subjects.
refrigerant appears in the definitions of the following terms: fluorocarbons (FCS), global warming potential (GWP), ozone depleting substance, dry ice and chlorinated fluorocarbon (CFC)
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