ozone layer

[oh-zohn ley-er] / ˈoʊ zoʊn ˈleɪ ər /

NOUN

upper layer of atmosphere

Synonyms

WEAK

isothermal layer ozone ozonosphere

Example Sentences

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Halley VI is focused on space and atmospheric data, as well as studying the Brunt Ice Shelf on which it's located close to the coast, and the hole in the Earth's ozone layer.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

He draws parallels to chlorofluorocarbons pollutants released from refrigerators that bore a hole in the ozone layer last century, and were eventually banned.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Chemicals introduced to shield the ozone layer are now tied to an unexpected environmental consequence.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

American leadership in science, technology, and policy has been central to identifying these risks and driving actions that protect the ozone layer as well as the health and prosperity of the American people.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

Zeus’s gaze was as far away as the ozone layer.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan