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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The team then evaluated how these emissions would affect the ozone layer itself.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

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

Keeping an eye on the ozone layer takes a team of observing systems spread across the globe.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

They also knew radiation levels were higher beyond the ozone layer.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot