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ozonosphere

ozonosphere

9.6
A layer in the upper atmosphere that absorbs most harmful ultraviolet light
  • noun
  • /oʊˈzoʊnəˌsfɪr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ozonosfera
  • The ozonosphere plays a crucial role in protecting living organisms from harmful ultraviolet rays.

Examples

  • Scientists monitor the ozonosphere for signs of ozone depletion.

  • A thinning ozonosphere could lead to an increase in skin cancers and environmental harm.

  • The ozonosphere protects us from harmful UV rays.

  • The ozonosphere is vital!

  • Scientists monitor the ozonosphere for signs of ozone depletion.

  • The ozonosphere plays a crucial role in protecting living organisms from harmful ultraviolet rays.

  • A thinning ozonosphere could lead to an increase in skin cancers and environmental harm.

Synonyms

ozone layer
vsozonosphere
  • Specialized
27 3.4

A layer of gas high above Earth that absorbs the sun's harmful rays and protects life

is the scientific term for the same protective stratospheric layer

Surface Forms

ozonosphere singular
ozonospheres plural

Morphology

ozonosphere = ozone + sphere (transparent) = ozone + sphere

The compound is a straightforward combination of 'ozone' + 'sphere', clearly indicating an atmospheric layer defined by ozone content.

Etymology

The word ozonosphere comes from ozone (a form of oxygen named from a Greek word meaning 'to smell' because of its sharp scent) and sphere (a word for 'ball', used in atmosphere to mean a layer of air). So, the ozonosphere is the layer of the sky with a lot of ozone that helps protect us from harmful ultraviolet rays.