B2 verb Neutral

ozone

/ˈoʊzoʊn/

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

Beispiele

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1

The smell of ozone is often noticeable in the air after a powerful lightning storm.

The smell of ozone is often noticeable in the air after a powerful lightning storm.

2

International cooperation was essential in implementing policies to protect the ozone layer.

International cooperation was essential in implementing policies to protect the ozone layer.

3

The air feels so much cleaner here, like there's more ozone or something.

The air feels so much cleaner here, like there's more ozone or something.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
ozone
Verb
ozonize
Adjektiv
ozonic
Verwandt
ozonization
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'O' in Ozone as a 'Zone' of protection that keeps the 'O' (oxygen) we need safe from the sun.

Schnelles Quiz

The ____ layer is slowly recovering thanks to the global ban on certain industrial chemicals.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: ozone

Beispiele

1

The smell of ozone is often noticeable in the air after a powerful lightning storm.

everyday

The smell of ozone is often noticeable in the air after a powerful lightning storm.

2

International cooperation was essential in implementing policies to protect the ozone layer.

formal

International cooperation was essential in implementing policies to protect the ozone layer.

3

The air feels so much cleaner here, like there's more ozone or something.

informal

The air feels so much cleaner here, like there's more ozone or something.

4

Ground-level ozone is a primary component of photochemical smog and can cause respiratory issues.

academic

Ground-level ozone is a primary component of photochemical smog and can cause respiratory issues.

5

Our company has switched to ozone-friendly refrigerants to comply with new environmental standards.

business

Our company has switched to ozone-friendly refrigerants to comply with new environmental standards.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
ozone
Verb
ozonize
Adjektiv
ozonic
Verwandt
ozonization

Häufige Kollokationen

the ozone layer the ozone layer
ozone depletion ozone depletion
ozone-friendly ozone-friendly
ozone hole ozone hole
ground-level ozone ground-level ozone

Häufige Phrasen

hole in the ozone layer

hole in the ozone layer

ozone-depleting substances

ozone-depleting substances

ozone alert

ozone alert

Wird oft verwechselt mit

ozone vs oxygen

Oxygen (O2) is the gas we breathe for life, while ozone (O3) is a triatomic form that is toxic to breathe but helpful in the upper atmosphere.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'the ozone layer' when talking about the protective shield in the sky. When discussing pollution, specify 'ground-level ozone' to clarify it is harmful smog.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often forget the definite article 'the' before 'ozone layer' or confuse its role, thinking it causes global warming rather than blocking UV rays.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of the 'O' in Ozone as a 'Zone' of protection that keeps the 'O' (oxygen) we need safe from the sun.

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Wortherkunft

From the Greek word 'ozein', which means 'to smell', referring to the gas's distinct, pungent odor.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Typically used with the definite article 'the' in environmental contexts
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Kultureller Kontext

The 'ozone hole' was the primary global environmental concern of the 1980s, leading to the first major successful international environmental treaty, the Montreal Protocol.

Schnelles Quiz

The ____ layer is slowly recovering thanks to the global ban on certain industrial chemicals.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: ozone

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