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(o-zone-lay-er) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a region of Earth's stratosphere that contains high concentrations of ozone. it protects living things from harmful ultraviolet rays.

Example Sentence

They worried about pollution affecting the ozone layer. Spelled as two words.

More Example Sentences

Without it we would have more sunburns.

Synonyms

ozonosphere; protective layer

Antonyms

earth's core

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ozone layer
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