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| o·zone [ ṓ zn ] |
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1. form of oxygen: a gaseous form of oxygen with three oxygen atoms per molecule, formed by electrical discharge in oxygen. Use: water purification. O3
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2. fresh air: fresh pure air
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| [Mid-19th century. Via German Ozon< Greek ozon, neuter present participle of ozein "smell"; from its pungent smell] |
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