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ozone layer

[oh-zohn ley-er] / ˈoʊ zoʊn ˈleɪ ər /
NOUN
upper layer of atmosphere
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That, scientists say, could slow the recovery of the ozone layer, which protects life by blocking ultraviolet light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They worry that launch emissions and vaporized space junk could damage the ozone layer and interfere with the atmosphere’s complex chemistry in other ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

HFCs were introduced in the 1990s to replace chemicals that had been found to erode the ozone layer, but turned out to be catastrophic for global warming.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The concern over ozone depletion dates back to 1985, when scientists identified a growing hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

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

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



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