
Meaning of OZONE LAYER
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[n] a layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun |
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| | Synonyms: | | ozonosphere |
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| | See Also: | | layer, ozone hole, stratosphere | |
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