refrigerant

Example Sentences

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One well-known problem with current AC systems is their reliance on refrigerant chemicals, many of which are potent greenhouse gases.

From Scientific American

For example, air-source pumps suck in outdoor air and pass it over tubes containing refrigerant fluids to extract the heat.

From BBC

Indoors, often in the basement, a unit contains refrigerant — a fluid that can easily absorb a lot of heat.

From Seattle Times

Arriving back at the pump, the water in the loop now heats the refrigerant, making it want to expand.

From Seattle Times

The AIM Act has accelerated an industry shift from HFCs to alternative refrigerants that use less harmful chemicals and are widely available throughout the country.

From Seattle Times