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ozone

ozone [ ṓ zōn, ṓ zṓn ]

noun

Definition:

1. form of oxygen: a gaseous form of oxygen with three oxygen atoms per molecule, formed by electrical discharge in oxygen. Use: water purification. O₃

2. fresh air: fresh pure air, especially sea air ( informal )

[Mid-19th century. Via German Ozon< Greek ozon, neuter present participle of ozein 'smell'; from its pungent smell]

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