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ozone
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
ozone
(noun)
ozone hole
(noun)
ozone layer
(noun)
ozone
/
ˈ
oʊˌzoʊn/
noun
ozone
/
ˈ
oʊˌzoʊn/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of OZONE
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noncount
]
1
:
a form of oxygen that is found in a layer high in the earth's atmosphere
Scientists are concerned about
ozone
depletion.
an
ozone-friendly
product [=a product that will not reduce the ozone in the upper atmosphere]
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chiefly British, informal
:
fresh healthy air especially near the sea
A light breeze filled the rooms of our seaside cottage with
ozone
.
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