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озо́н — meaning in English

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English meaning

ozone noun A form of oxygen with three atoms per molecule instead of the usual two, found in a protective layer high in the atmosphere.

Senses

озо́н is used for these senses in English:

ozone (inorganic chemistry) An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O₃) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a toxic gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge.
ozone (Britain, informal) Fresh air, especially that breathed at the seaside and smelling of seaweed.

ozone — full definition

noun A form of oxygen with three atoms per molecule instead of the usual two, found in a protective layer high in the atmosphere.
noun Informally, the fresh smell of sea air.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

све́жий во́здух