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TeachMeFinance.com - explain fluorocarbons fluorocarbons The term 'fluorocarbons' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'Carbon-fluorine compounds that often contain other elements such as hydrogen, chlorine, or bromine. Common fluorocarbons include chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and perfluorocarbons (PFCs). See chlorofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, ozone depleting substance'. The term 'fluorocarbons' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Carbon-fluorine compounds that often contain other elements such as hydrogen, chlorine, or bromine. Common fluorocarbons include chlorofluorocarbons and related compounds (also know as ozone depleting substances)'. Previous 5 Terms: Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Fluorescent lamp Fluorescent light bulbs Fluorescent lighting other than compact fluorescent bulbs fluorimeter Next 5 Terms: fluoroscope Flurries Flushing flushing time Fluvial 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.