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ozone

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈoʊzoʊn/ · UK /ˈəʊzəʊn/

ozone means: A gas made of three oxygen atoms, protective high above Earth but harmful to breathe near the ground.

noun

OXYGEN GASB2

A gas made of three oxygen atoms, protective high above Earth but harmful to breathe near the ground.

  • Ozone protects Earth from harmful sunlight.
  • High ozone levels can make breathing difficult.
  • The machine produces ozone from oxygen.

Common phrases: ozone layer, ozone pollution, ozone levels

SEA AIRC2

Fresh air near the sea, especially air with a seaweed smell.

  • We went out to enjoy the ozone.
  • She praised the bracing ozone of the coast.
  • Visitors came for sunshine and seaside ozone.

Similar words: sea air

Common phrases: bracing ozone, breathe the ozone

verb

TREAT WITH GASC2

To treat something with a particular oxygen gas, often to clean it or kill harmful organisms.

  • The plant ozones the water.
  • Workers ozoned the tank before filling it.
  • The equipment can ozone air in an empty room.

Similar words: ozonate

Common phrases: ozone the water, ozone a tank

Questions about ozone

What does ozone mean?

A gas made of three oxygen atoms, protective high above Earth but harmful to breathe near the ground.

What is ozone in other languages?

Türkçe: ozon · Español: ozono · Français: ozone · Deutsch: Ozon · Italiano: ozono · 日本語: オゾン

How do you pronounce ozone?

In American English /ˈoʊzoʊn/; in British English /ˈəʊzəʊn/.

How do you use ozone in a sentence?

Ozone protects Earth from harmful sunlight. High ozone levels can make breathing difficult.

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