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Term: o3
Definition:

A nearly colorless gas, it is a very strong absorber of ultraviolet radiation, and the presence of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere provides an ozone shield that prevents dangerous radiation from reaching the earth's surface.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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