ozone layer — A layer in the earth's stratosphere at an altitude of about 6.2 miles (10 km) containing a high concentration of ozone, which absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth from the sun
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A layer in the earth's stratosphere at an altitude of about 6.2 miles (10 km) containing a high concentration of ozone, which absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth from the sun
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊzoʊn ˈleɪər/
Korean meaning: 지구 성층권에 있는 오존이 집중된 층으로, 태양으로부터 오는 자외선을 흡수하는 역할을 함
Korean pronunciation: **오**존 **레**이어
Example Sentences
- Scientists discovered a hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica, making penguins wear tiny sunglasses.
- The Montreal Protocol was signed to protect the ozone layer from harmful chemicals.
- Without the ozone layer, going to the beach would be like entering a microwave oven.
ozone layer
NOUN//ˈoʊzoʊn ˈleɪər//
A layer in the earth's stratosphere at an altitude of about 6.2 miles (10 km) containing a high concentration of ozone, which absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth from the sun
A layer in the earth's stratosphere at an altitude of about 6.2 miles (10 km) containing a high concentration of ozone, which absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth from the sun
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🌳Etymology
Origin
오존(ozone)은 1840년 독일 화학자가 그리스어 'ozein(냄새나다)'에서 만든 말로, 특유의 냄새 때문에 붙여진 이름입니다. 층(layer)은 라틴어에서 온 말로 '놓다, 두다'는 뜻입니다.
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📝Examples
“Scientists discovered a hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica, making penguins wear tiny sunglasses.”
“The Montreal Protocol was signed to protect the ozone layer from harmful chemicals.”
“Without the ozone layer, going to the beach would be like entering a microwave oven.”
“CFCs were banned because they were destroying the ozone layer faster than my diet destroys my willpower.”
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