ozone layer

ˈəʊzəʊn ˈleɪə

Definition

Definition of ozone layer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

atmosphere protection

TECH.

layer in upper atmosphere with much ozone that blocks harmful sunlight

TECH.

The ozone layer protects us from the sun's dangerous rays.
Satellite data showed the ozone layer thinning over the poles.
Protecting the ozone layer remains a global priority.

ozonosphere

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Expressions with ozone

ozone-friendly

adj.

made to avoid depleting ozone layer

These sprays are ozone-friendly and safer for the atmosphere.

ozone depletion

reduction of ozone gas in the upper atmosphere caused by certain chemicals

Scientists study ozone depletion to understand changes in ultraviolet radiation reaching Earth.

ozone sickness

illness caused by exposure to high levels of ozone

Many workers experienced ozone sickness after the factory leak..

ozone hole

area of the ozone layer seasonally depleted

The ozone hole appears near the poles every spring.

ozone cracking

damage to rubber caused by ozone exposure

The tires showed signs of ozone cracking after prolonged exposure.

ozone pollution

harmful build up of ozone in air near the ground

Ozone pollution often increases on hot, sunny days in large cities.

Expressions with layer

layer up

stack upwards in layers or overlay repeatedly

To build the cake, layer up the sponge and cream.

layer cake

cake with multiple layers and sweet filling

She baked a delicious chocolate layer cake.

middle layer

part of something that lies between its top and bottom parts

The cake had a creamy middle layer between the chocolate sponges.

layer upon layer

multiple layers stacked on top of each other

The cake had layer upon layer of chocolate.

protective layer

covering that shields something underneath from damage or harmful influence

The wax forms a protective layer over the wood surface.

marzipan layer

sweet almond paste layer used in cakes

The cake had a thick marzipan layer.

ground layer

the layer of soil or earth on the ground

The ground layer was rich with nutrients.

moss layer

soft green carpet of plants on the ground

The moss layer made the forest floor feel like a sponge.

herb layer

the layer of small plants under trees

The herb layer is full of ferns and flowers.

access layer

part of a network where end devices connect to shared resources

Switches in the access layer connect office computers to the company network.

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ozone-friendly

adj.

green design

made to avoid depleting ozone layer

ozone hole

environment

area of the ozone layer seasonally depleted

ozonosphere

atmosphere protection

layer in the atmosphere with much ozone that blocks ultraviolet rays

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French:couche d'ozone, ...
German:Ozonschicht, ...
Italian:strato di ozono, ...
Spanish:capa de ozono, ...
Portuguese:camada de ozono, ...
Chinese:臭氧层, ...
Japanese:オゾン層, ...
Arabic:طبقة الأوزون, ...
Hebrew:שִׁכְבַת אוֹזוֹן, ...
Russian:озоновый слой, ...
Ukrainian:озоновий шар, ...
Hindi:ओजोन परत, ...
Bengali:ওজোন স্তর, ...
Catalan:capa d'ozó, ...
Czech:ozonová vrstva, ...
Danish:ozonlaget, ...
Dutch:ozonlaag, ...
Greek:στρώμα του όζοντος, ...
Hungarian:ózonréteg, ...
Khmer:ស្រទាប់អូហ្សូន, ...
Korean:오존층, ...
Persian:لایه اوزون, ...
Polish:warstwa ozonowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):camada de ozônio, ...
Romanian:stratul de ozon, ...
Swedish:ozonskiktet, ...
Thai:ชั้นโอโซน, ...
Turkish:ozon tabakası, ...
Vietnamese:tầng ôzôn, ...

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