sulfur hexafluoride

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Noun sulfur hexafluoride has 1 sense

sulfur hexafluoride, sulphur hexafluoride - a colorless gas that is soluble in alcohol and ether; a powerful greehouse gas widely used in the electrical utility industry
--₁ is a kind of fluoride; greenhouse gas, greenhouse emission

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Sulfur Hexafluoride

Noun:

Sulfur hexafluoride, also known as SF6, is a colorless and odorless gas that is highly unreactive, nonflammable, and non-toxic. It is composed of sulfur and six fluorine atoms, represented by the chemical formula SF6. Due to its unique properties, it finds various industrial applications.

Example Sentence:

The use of sulfur hexafluoride in the electrical industry as an excellent insulator helps prevent electrical discharges and significantly reduces the risk of fires.

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