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Definition ozone layer in American English

ozone layer noun

[singular] noun
1

a layer of ozone in the Earth's atmosphere that protects the Earth from the heat of the sun. Pollution in the air has caused holes to appear in the ozone layer.

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Definition ozone layer in American English