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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
ozone
Verb
ozonize
Adjetivo
ozonic
Relacionado
ozonization
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: ozone

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
ozone
Verb
ozonize
Adjetivo
ozonic
Relacionado
ozonization

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

hole in the ozone layer

hole in the ozone layer

ozone-depleting substances

ozone-depleting substances

ozone alert

ozone alert

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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

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Truco para recordar

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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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Typically used with the definite article 'the' in environmental contexts
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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: ozone

Palabras relacionadas

obgenly

C1

Describing qualities or characteristics that are intrinsic, fundamental, or naturally occurring within a specific category, class, or genus. It suggests that a trait is not acquired through external influence but is a core component of the entity's classification.

bilabancy

C1

To alternate or waver between two specific choices, conditions, or states in a rhythmic or repetitive manner. It describes both the physical movement of shifting weight and the mental process of indecision between two poles.

homomemy

C1

Describing a state of identical or near-perfect replication of a conceptual or structural unit within a system. It is used to characterize patterns where a 'meme' or fundamental component remains unchanged across various iterations or transmissions.

synformile

C1

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antesophtion

C1

Describing a state, concept, or period existing before the attainment of philosophical wisdom or intellectual sophistication. It refers to rudimentary or naive perspectives that have not yet been refined by deep critical thought or scholarly maturity.

contrafidable

C1

To formally challenge or invalidate a statement or agreement by presenting evidence that contradicts a previously established position of trust. It is used primarily in legal or high-stakes contexts when one party acts against a confidential understanding.

autotegious

C1

To provide oneself with a protective covering or to self-shield against external environmental factors. It typically describes the action of an organism or system creating its own defensive layer or housing without outside assistance.

monoonymism

C1

The practice or state of being known by a single name (a mononym) rather than a multi-part name including a surname. This phenomenon is frequently observed in historical records, the arts, and specific cultural naming conventions.

proscribhood

C1

Relating to the state or quality of being officially forbidden, denounced, or legally excluded from society. It describes an entity, person, or practice that exists under a formal ban or a condition of social ostracism.

supercuracy

C1

A level of precision that exceeds standard or expected limits, often used in technical, scientific, or computational contexts to describe near-perfect accuracy. It signifies the achievement of performance that is significantly higher than conventional benchmarks, particularly in data processing or high-end instrumentation.

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