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Vocabulary Entry
ozone
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A colorless gas with a distinctive sharp smell, consisting of three oxygen atoms and found in the Earth's stratosphere.
Example Sentences
"Ozone in the upper atmosphere protects us from harmful UV rays."
"The city experienced high ozone levels due to pollution."
"Scientists study ozone concentrations to monitor air quality."
V
verb
To treat or purify with ozone, typically in water treatment processes.
Example Sentences
"The facility will ozone the water to eliminate any contaminants."
"They decided to ozone the pool to improve the water quality."
"Restaurants often ozone their fresh produce to ensure safety."