OZONE


Meaning of OZONE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈō-ˌzōn ]

noun

Etymology: German Ozon, from Greek ozōn, present participle of ozein to smell — more at odor

Date: circa 1840

1. : a triatomic very reactive form of oxygen that is a bluish irritating gas of pungent odor, that is a major air pollutant in the lower atmosphere but a beneficial component of the upper atmosphere, and that is used for oxidizing, bleaching, disinfecting, and deodorizing

2. : pure and refreshing air

relished the ozone of morning

• ozo·nic ō-ˈzō-nik, -ˈzä- adjective

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