Freon
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- noun
- /ˈfriːɒn/
- Specialized
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freón
- The mechanic confirmed that the air conditioning was low on Freon and needed a refill.
- Freon, the refrigerant
- Freon gas
- pounds of Freon
Examples
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This group of chemicals includes R-22, or Freon, which is found in refrigerators, household air conditioners, and cooling devices large and small.
Academic text (2007) -
We're checking on possible Freon leaks.
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You can see the Freon coming through.
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Just needs a shot of Freon.
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We use Freon to bring the heat through the radiators.
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When the air conditioner broke, who brought the Freon?
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For example, of the 6 million cars destroyed in Japan every year, 80 percent are equipped with an air conditioner that releases about a kilogram of Freon, a common CFC.
Academic text (1990) -
By the 1930s, the refrigerator had become a practical household appliance due to the discovery of Freon, a gas much less toxic than ammonia and sulfur dioxide, which had previously been used for refrigeration appliances.
Blog text (18) -
Before the summer heat hits, make sure to check the amount of Freon in your refrigerator.
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During the inspection, we found a Freon leak that could be harmful to the environment.
Synonyms
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A man-made gas used in sprays and fridges that damages the ozone layer
A gas used in old fridges and spray cans that damages the ozone layer
Surface Forms
Etymology
Freon was created as a brand name for gases used to cool things, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of the word 'freeze' and cooling. That's why Freon now refers to those cooling chemicals used in fridges and air conditioners, many of which were later found to harm the ozone layer.