フロンガス

ふろんがす
noun
CFCs; chlorofluorocarbons
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1. CFCs; chlorofluorocarbons; freon gas
A class of synthetic gases formerly used as refrigerants and in aerosol sprays, now phased out because they damage the ozone layer. The Japanese term covers CFCs and related halogenated coolants in general usage.
The use of CFCs is restricted.
CFCs were used in older refrigerators.
Since it became clear that CFCs destroy the ozone layer, international regulations have advanced.

フロン is the Japanese short form for fluorocarbons/freon; フロンガス is the gas form. The Montreal Protocol (1987) led to a gradual phase-out, with replacement refrigerants (代替(だいたい)フロン) now in common use.

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