Definitions for OZONE
ˈoʊ zoʊn, oʊˈzoʊnozone

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ozonenoun

   a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation)

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1. ozonenoun

   An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a blue gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge; it is poisonous and highly reactive, but in the upper atmosphere it protects life on Earth from ultraviolet radiation.

2. ozonenoun

   Fresh air, especially that breathed at the seaside and smelling of seaweed.

3. Etymology: From Ozon, coined 1840 by Christian Friedrich Schönbein, from ὄζον, neuter participle of ὄζω, in reference to its pungent odour.

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1. Ozone

   Ozone (), or trioxygen, is an inorganic molecule with the chemical formula O3. It is a pale blue gas with a distinctively pungent smell. It is an allotrope of oxygen that is much less stable than the diatomic allotrope O2, breaking down in the lower atmosphere to O2 (dioxygen). Ozone is formed from dioxygen by the action of ultraviolet (UV) light and electrical discharges within the Earth's atmosphere. It is present in very low concentrations throughout the latter, with its highest concentration high in the ozone layer of the stratosphere, which absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Ozone's odour is reminiscent of chlorine, and detectable by many people at concentrations of as little as 0.1 ppm in air. Ozone's O3 structure was determined in 1865. The molecule was later proven to have a bent structure and to be weakly diamagnetic. In standard conditions, ozone is a pale blue gas that condenses at cryogenic temperatures to a dark blue liquid and finally a violet-black solid. Ozone's instability with regard to more common dioxygen is such that both concentrated gas and liquid ozone may decompose explosively at elevated temperatures, physical shock, or fast warming to the boiling point. It is therefore used commercially only in low concentrations. Ozone is a powerful oxidant (far more so than dioxygen) and has many industrial and consumer applications related to oxidation. This same high oxidizing potential, however, causes ozone to damage mucous and respiratory tissues in animals, and also tissues in plants, above concentrations of about 0.1 ppm. While this makes ozone a potent respiratory hazard and pollutant near ground level, a higher concentration in the ozone layer (from two to eight ppm) is beneficial, preventing damaging UV light from reaching the Earth's surface.

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1. ozone

   Ozone is a variant form of oxygen molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms (O3) instead of the usual two. It is a pale blue gas with a distinctive strong smell and is a natural component of the Earth's atmosphere existent in both the lower and upper layers, known as tropospheric ozone and stratospheric ozone respectively. It plays a critical role in absorbing most of Earth's harmful ultraviolet radiation, but in the lower atmosphere, it can be harmful to living organisms and the environment.

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1. Ozone

   Ozone, or trioxygen, is a triatomic molecule, consisting of three oxygen atoms. It is an allotrope of oxygen that is much less stable than the diatomic allotrope, breaking down in the lower atmosphere to normal dioxygen. Ozone is formed from dioxygen by the action of ultraviolet light and also atmospheric electrical discharges, and is present in low concentrations throughout the Earth's atmosphere. In total, ozone makes up only 0.6 ppm of the atmosphere. Ozone was proposed as a new substance in air in 1840, and named, even before its chemical nature was known, after the Greek verb ozein, from the peculiar odor after lightning storms. Ozone's odor is sharp, reminiscent of chlorine, and detectable by many people at concentrations of as little as 10 ppb in air. Ozone's O3 formula was determined in 1865. The molecule was later proven to have a bent structure and to be diamagnetic. In standard conditions, ozone is a pale blue gas that condenses at progressively cryogenic temperatures to a dark blue liquid and finally a violet-black solid. Ozone's instability with regard to more common dioxygen is such that both concentrated gas and liquid ozone may decompose explosively. It is therefore used commercially only in low concentrations.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ozone

   ō′zōn, n. name given to a supposed allotropic form of oxygen, when affected by electric discharges, marked by a peculiar smell.—ns. Ozonā′tion; Ozonisā′tion; Ozonom′eter.—adj. Ozonomet′ric.—ns. Ozonom′etry; Ozō′noscope.—adjs. Ozonoscop′ic; O′zonous. [Gr. ozein, to smell.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ozone

   is an allotropic form of oxygen, from which it can be developed by electricity, and into which it can be resolved by heat, present in small quantities in the atmosphere, and possessing strong oxidising properties.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ozone

   An unstable triatomic form of oxygen, O3, that exists in the atmosphere in varying proportions. It is produced continuously in the outer layers of the atmosphere by the action of solar UV-radiation on the oxygen of the air.

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British National Corpus

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   Rank popularity for the word 'OZONE' in Nouns Frequency: #2565

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of OZONE in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of OZONE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of OZONE in a Sentence

1. American Lung Association:

   EPA’s proposal to strengthen the standard is a vital step forward in the fight to protect all Americans from the dangers of breathing ozone pollution.

2. Amy Shah:

   We see people all the time that have asthma attacks during high ozone days, and high pollutant days, not just in the cities also in the suburbs.

3. Scott Landes:

   Exposure to high levels of fine particulates and ozone has negative health outcomes for everyone, but particularly those that suffer from heart or lung disease, older adults, and children. Fine particulates work their way into your respiratory system and can make it difficult to breathe.

4. Scott Landes:

   The entire state of Colorado has periodically received influxes of wildfire smoke over the past week, and particularly the eastern half of the state( including Denver). This has increased fine particulate concentrations( PM2.5) and also enhanced ozone pollution throughout the Front Range region.

5. Xinye Qiu:

   Because of this concerning effect we are seeing with ozone, it makes more sense for the government to put some regulation on pollution and also climate mitigation, because rising temperatures and ozone pollution are definitely linked to each other.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=OZONE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ozone
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=OZONE
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=OZONE
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Ozone