cfcs definition
Definition. CFCs are short for the compound, chlorofluorocarbon, which contain carbon, chlorine, and fluorine. Chlorofluorocarbons are more commonly referred to as CFCs, or when used for refrigeration CFCs are also known as Freon.zone Depletion. One of the unintended properties of CFCs is caused by the chlorine in the compound. When CFCs it comes in contact with UV light, chlorine breaks away from the molecule.