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CFCs, short for chlorofluorocarbons, are man-made chemical compounds consisting of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine atoms, widely used in the past as refrigerants, propellants in aerosols, and foam-blowing agents. They became infamous for their destructive impact on the Earth's ozone layer, triggering global environmental regulations, and now serve as a cautionary tale in modern discussions about sustainable chemistry and climate policy.
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