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ozone layer

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ozone layer
n.
A region of the upper atmosphere, between about 15 and 30 kilometers (10 and 20 miles) in altitude, containing a relatively high concentration of ozone that absorbs solar ultraviolet radiation in a wavelength range not screened by other atmospheric components. Also called ozonosphere.

ozone layer
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the region of the stratosphere with the highest concentration of ozone molecules, which by absorbing high-energy solar ultraviolet radiation protects organisms on earth Also called ozonosphere

ozone layer
A region of the upper atmosphere containing relatively high levels of ozone, located mostly within the stratosphere, with the greatest concentrations occurring from about 15 to 30 km (10 to 19 mi) above the Earth's surface. The ozone absorbs large amounts of solar ultraviolet radiation, preventing it from reaching the Earth's surface. The concentration of ozone in the ozone layer is usually under 10 parts per million. Also called ozonosphere. See Note at ozone.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ozone layerozone layer - a layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun
layer - a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another
ozone hole - an area of the ozone layer (near the poles) that is seasonally depleted of ozone
stratosphere - the atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere
Translations
ozone layer nfascia d'ozono
the hole in the ozone layer → il buco nell'ozono
ozone layer nfascia d'ozono
the hole in the ozone layer → il buco nell'ozono

ozone layer طبقة الأوزون ozónová vrstva ozonlag Ozonschicht στοιβάδα του όζοντος capa de ozono otsonikerros couche d’ozone ozonski sloj strato di ozono オゾン層 오존층 ozonlaag ozonlag powłoka ozonowa camada de ozônio, camada de ozono озоновый слой ozonlager ชั้นก๊าซโอโซนล้อมรอบโลก ozon tabakası tầng Ozon 臭氧层


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