freon

/ˈfriː.ɑn/

nounfre · on

Think: “FREE-ON” — the refrigerant keeps the air feeling free (cool) on a hot day.

Yes, it's freon. Spell it like it sounds: FREE + ON → freon (no extra letters).

Definition

  1. nounA trademarked name used for certain refrigerant chemicals (especially chlorofluorocarbons and related compounds) used in cooling systems like refrigerators and air conditioners.

Examples

  • “The technician recovered the old freon before repairing the air conditioner.”
  • “Older refrigerators sometimes used freon as a refrigerant, but many models now use alternatives.”
  • “Because of environmental rules, the shop must handle freon carefully and dispose of it properly.”

Synonyms

refrigerantcoolantCFC refrigerantchlorofluorocarbonhalocarbon

Translations

ES freónPT freonFR fréon

Common misspellings

freanfreunfreionfreeonfre-onFreonfreón

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