fluorocarbon
Noun
Meaning
a halocarbon in which some hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine; used in refrigerators and aerosols
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Classical and flamenco guitars historically used gut strings, but these have been superseded by polymer materials, such as nylon and fluorocarbon.
Anglers often utilize fluorocarbon when they need their baits to stay closer to the bottom without the use of heavy sinkers.
Recently, other alternatives to standard nylon monofilament lines have been introduced made of copolymers or fluorocarbon, or a combination of the two materials.