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(o-zone-lay-er) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a layer in the stratosphere at approximately 20 miles that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun

Example Sentence

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

Synonyms

ozonosphere; stratosphere layer; isothermal layer

Antonyms

earth's core

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ozone layer
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