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flourkarboner

English translation: fluorocarbons

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Norwegian term or phrase:flourkarboner
English translation:fluorocarbons
Entered by: Michele Fauble

07:22 Oct 14, 2005
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
Norwegian term or phrase: flourkarboner
Word found on smoke detector tester. the can does not contain "flourkarboner"
Ulrika
fluorocarbons
Explanation:
Fluorocarbons is a general term for any group of synthetic organic compounds that contain fluorine and carbon.
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/444255/446867/255244... -

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Note added at 13 mins (2005-10-14 07:35:34 GMT)
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The Norwegian should be 'fluorkarboner'.
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Michele Fauble
United States
Local time: 10:00
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5 +3fluorocarbons
Michele Fauble


  

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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
fluorocarbons


Explanation:
Fluorocarbons is a general term for any group of synthetic organic compounds that contain fluorine and carbon.
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/444255/446867/255244... -

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Note added at 13 mins (2005-10-14 07:35:34 GMT)
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The Norwegian should be 'fluorkarboner'.


Michele Fauble
United States
Local time: 10:00
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sven Petersson
47 mins
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agree  Suzanne Blangsted (X)
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