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o·zone
 ozone
- pronunciation:
- o
zon
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noun |
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oxygen in the form of molecules with three atoms, created by exposure of oxygen to electrical discharge or ultraviolet radiation, having a sharp smell, and being an effective oxidant for use in bleaching and sterilizing.
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air |
| derivation: |
ozonic (adj.) |
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