Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ozo

Noun

/ˈoʊzoʊ/

Definition

A colorless gas with a distinctive, sharp smell, formed from oxygen by electrical discharges or ultraviolet light.

Examples

The ozo layer helps to protect life on Earth from harmful UV rays.
After a thunderstorm, there’s often a noticeable smell of ozo in the air.
Some cities have restrictions on certain activities when ozo levels are high, due to health concerns.

Meaning

Ozone (ozo) is often associated with the upper atmosphere, where it forms a protective layer that absorbs most of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation.