chlorofluorocarbons
type: Concept
broader: pollution
broader: climatology
broader: climate and society
definition: 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 (CFCs)]

climate and society
type: Concept
narrower: chlorofluorocarbons

climatology
type: Concept
narrower: chlorofluorocarbons

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: chlorofluorocarbons

pollution
type: Concept
narrower: chlorofluorocarbons