ozone
noun/ˈoʊzoʊn/
Frequency rank: #8,412 most common English word
Meaning
A form of oxygen with three atoms per molecule, found in the upper atmosphere, where it shields Earth from ultraviolet rays.
Example sentence
Scientists have warned that pollution is slowly destroying the ozone layer that protects Earth from harmful radiation.
Synonyms & related words
- trioxygen
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