fluorinated compounds
nounUK /ˈflʊərɪneɪtɪd ˈkɒmpaʊndz/
US /ˈflʊrɪneɪtɪd ˈkɑːmpaʊndz/
Fluorinated compounds are chemical substances that have the element fluorine added to them.
Scientists study fluorinated compounds because they are used in many everyday products.
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2. Chemical compounds containing fluorine atoms bonded to carbon, often used in non-stick coatings and refrigerants.
The non-stick pan is coated with a fluorinated compound that resists heat.
3. A broad class of synthetic chemicals valued for their stability and resistance to water and oil.
Fluorinated compounds make raincoats repel water effectively.
4. Substances studied in environmental science because some persist for a long time in nature.
Researchers tested the river for fluorinated compounds left by nearby factories.