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Ozone - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Ozone : (noun)
1: a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a
strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric
discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet
radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as
a screen for ultraviolet radiation)
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Ozone : \O"zone\, n. [Gr. 'o`zwn smelling, p. pr. of 'o`zein to
smell. See Odor.] (Chem.)
A colorless gaseous substance (O?) obtained (as by the silent
discharge of electricity in oxygen) as an allotropic form of
oxygen, containing three atoms in the molecule. It is a
streng oxidizer, and probably exists in the air, though by he
ordinary tests it is liable to be confused with certain other
substances, as hydrogen dioxide, or certain oxides of
nitrogen. It derives its name from its peculiar odor, which
resembles that of weak chlorine.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Ozone, AR
Zip code(s): 72854
Based on U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [Census_Database]:
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Ozone : Ozone: A form of ultraviolet radiation and subsequent harmful health effect on humans and the environment. In the troposphere, oxygen molecules in ozone combine with other chemicals and
gases (oxidization) to cause smog.
There is ozone production in atherosclerotic plaques. This ozone may contribute to cholesterol .
The chemical symbol for ozone is 03.
Based on U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [Census_Database]:
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Example Usage of Ozone |
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molaro: Just finished watching Breakin' onDemand. Nothing good on tonight. Ozone, Turbo, and Special K. were fresh with a little help from Cupcake! |
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sara_jillian: @KimberlyBrill Ozone. sluggo's. eotl. cactus flower. moe's. siam thai. taste of india. chen's. tu do. fuji. those are your best bets. |
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HizamOmar: How Ozone Pollution Works http://bit.ly/8ZK1lp via @AddToAny |
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