pfc
n. countable C2 Proficiency pfc
n. a type of chemical used in some cleaning products and fire-fighting foam. It is also a common name for a private in the US military.
n. a chemical compound used as a surfactant in industrial and consumer products, or a military rank in the United States Armed Forces. The specific chemical sense refers to perfluorinated compounds, while the military sense is a standard rank abbreviation.
The soldier was promoted to PFC after six months of service.
Environmental scientists are studying the long-term effects of PFCs on local water supplies and wildlife health.
While the military career path begins at PFC, the chemical industry's use of PFCs has raised significant regulatory concerns regarding their persistence in the global environment.