Chlorofluorocarbons are compounds that were not historically appreciably present in the atmosphere and have a significant role in catalyzing decomposition of stratospheric ozone.

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were developed and widely used in the mid-20th century, and their release into the atmosphere has been shown to have a significant impact on ozone depletion in the stratosphere.

Chlorofluorocarbons Are Compounds That Were Not Historically Appreciably Present in the Atmosphere