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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) The term 'Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'Compounds containing hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, and carbon atoms. Although ozone depleting substances, they are less potent at destroying stratospheric ozone than chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). They have been introduced as temporary replacements for CFCs and are also greenhouse gases. See ozone depleting substance'. The term 'Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' Chemicals composed of one or more carbon atoms and varying numbers of hydrogen, chlorine, and fluorine atoms'. Previous 5 Terms: Hydric soil hydrobiology Hydrocarbon Hydrocarbons hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Next 5 Terms: hydrodynamics hydrodynamics Hydroelectric plant Hydroelectric power hydroelectric power water use About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.