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
Examples of ozone in a Sentence
Scientists are concerned about ozone depletion.
A light breeze filled the rooms of our seaside cottage with ozone.
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Los Angeles already has the nation's worst ozone pollution, which has been described as sunburn of the lungs, in addition to some of the worst particle pollution in the U.S.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The American Lung Association notes that Salt Lake City ranks among the nation’s most polluted cities for ozone and short-term particle pollution, making the air quality less than ideal.
—Korin Miller, Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2024
Available to laundry professionals, the free manual offers dos and don’ts for using next-gen technologies like laser, ozone and nebulization on Tencel denim fabrics.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
However, the resolution also emphasized a need to address ongoing challenges in the region — recommending stronger state-federal cooperation on regulating air quality, ozone, particulate matter, haze, methane and hydrofluorocarbon releases.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The American Lung Association notes that Salt Lake City ranks among the nation’s most polluted cities for ozone and short-term particle pollution, making the air quality less than ideal.
—Korin Miller, Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2024
Available to laundry professionals, the free manual offers dos and don’ts for using next-gen technologies like laser, ozone and nebulization on Tencel denim fabrics.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
However, the resolution also emphasized a need to address ongoing challenges in the region — recommending stronger state-federal cooperation on regulating air quality, ozone, particulate matter, haze, methane and hydrofluorocarbon releases.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Ozone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ozone. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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ozone
noun1
: a form of oxygen that is a bluish irritating sharp-smelling gas containing three atoms per molecule, and that is used especially in disinfecting, deodorizing, and bleaching
2
: pure and refreshing air
Medical Definition
ozone
noun
: a triatomic very reactive form of oxygen that is a bluish irritating gas of pungent odor, that is formed naturally in the atmosphere by a photochemical reaction and 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
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