ozone

BrE /ˈəʊ.ziːn/ AmE /ˈoʊ.zin/

noun en → es

1 GAS [singular] B2

a layer of gas in the atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation

ozono, capa de ozono

  • the ozone layer

Collocations ozone layer

  • The ozone layer is thinning due to pollution.

    La capa de ozono se está debilitando debido a la contaminación.

2 AIR [singular] C1

polluted air that smells sharp and unpleasant, often found in cities

aire con ozono, smog

  • ozone in the air

Collocations ozone alert · ozone pollution

  • There's an ozone alert today.

    Hoy hay una advertencia de ozono.