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ozone

/ˈoʊzoʊn/

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noun

Ozone

An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O₃) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a blue gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge.

Examples :

"The ozone layer protects us from harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun. "

La couche d'ozone nous protège des rayons ultraviolets nocifs du soleil.

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noun

Air frais, air marin

Fresh air, especially that breathed at the seaside and smelling of seaweed.

Examples :

"The seaside air, with its ozone and smell of seaweed, was a welcome change from the stuffy classroom. "

L'air marin, avec son odeur d'algues et son air frais, était un changement bienvenu par rapport à la salle de classe étouffante.

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verb

Ozoner

To treat with ozone.

Examples :

"The doctor ozonized the water purifier to ensure it was safe for drinking. "

Le médecin a ozoné le purificateur d'eau pour s'assurer qu'elle était potable.

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