ozones

o·zone

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-zohn, oh-zohn]
- /ˈoʊ zoʊn, oʊˈzoʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-zohn, oh-zohn]
- /ˈoʊ zoʊn, oʊˈzoʊn/

Definition of ozones word

noun ozones a form of oxygen, O 3 , with a peculiar odor suggesting that of weak chlorine, produced when an electric spark or ultraviolet light is passed through air or oxygen. It is found in the atmosphere in minute quantities, especially after a thunderstorm, is a powerful oxidizing agent, and is thus biologically corrosive. In the upper atmosphere, it absorbs ultraviolet rays, thereby preventing them from reaching the surface of the earth. It is used for bleaching, sterilizing water, etc. 1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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