ozone

🇬🇧 UK/'әuzәun/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

n.

A toxic bluish gas (O₃), an allotrope of oxygen, found in the upper atmosphere; informally, fresh clean air

臭氧;新鲜空气

v.

To treat or expose something to ozone

用臭氧处理

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ozroot
+
onesuffix
=ozone

Common Collocations

  • 1.ozone layer臭氧层
  • 2.ground-level ozone地面臭氧

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Scientists warn that the ozone layer continues to deteriorate due to pollution.

  • 2.

    Ground-level ozone pollution contributes significantly to respiratory health problems.

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