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chlorofluorocarbons  

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  • Chlorofluorocarbons (cfcs or chlorofluormethanes) are a group of chemicals containing carbon, fluorine, and chlorine atoms. They were used extensively throughout the 20th century for various applications because of their general nontoxicity and stable chemical properties. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Chlorofluorocarbons]

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